Covance Material Handling Case Study
Key Technology
- Batch Pick To Light (PTL) Work Cells
- RF picking and put-away
- Dynamic pack stations
- Automated manifest Exacta™ Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Graphic Interface (HMI)
- High speed bowl feeders for the top five (5) velocity SKU’s
- Twelve (12) popular pick light directed picking workstations with IR task completion sensors.
- Two (2) deep catalogue horizontal carousel workstations with integrated Pick to Light (PTL) shelving locations
Business Challenge
- Previous manual synchronous system makes assembling kits with accurate vials and medical diagnostic devices difficult and time consuming.
- Disconnected material and information flows slow down shipments to customers.
Results
- 2 Times increase line items per person hour
- 100% quality control
- Improved productivity through automation
- Solution produced a robust process and audit record
- Ability to grow with new business
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