Amtrak Case Study

Key Technologies

• Exacta® Warehouse Management System
• Two pods of three horizontal carousels
• Two flow-rack stacks for fast-movers RF picking and putaway
• Template Order Processing Module—allows foremen to easily order pre-defined part kits for cars.
• Electronic Catalog Interface—enables mechanics to quickly order parts from Amtrak's GUI -based electronic catalog

Business Challenges

• Amtrak's facility in Bear, Delaware is responsible for the vital repair and upgrade work performed on all AM-FLEET passenger cars in the Northeastern Corridor. Previously, the inventory of more than 4,000 parts required for this service was scattered throughout six repair facilities. In order to gain command of their inventory and improve on-time part delivery, Amtrak implemented ASAP Automation's Exacta® Supply Chain Software.

The Results

• The new Exacta system allows efficient picking of orders in parallel and quick direct delivery to the appropriate shop.
• The installation resulted in an inventory dollar reduction of 40 percent, as well as increased worker productivity.

Renderings

Amtrak System Overview Illustration