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Prime Distribution Services Material Handling Case Study
Key Technology
- Three 2-level pick modules, with each pick module consisting of approximately 200 pick faces.
- ASAP Automation’s Pick-To-Display and Exacta Warehouse Management System
- Zero pressure accumulation conveyor (EZ Logic)
- Transnorm Systems mega merge measuring 18’ long by 14’ wide
- Accusort 9-sided omni-directional scan tunnel
- Rockwell RSView Human-Machine Interface (HMI) with PC-based controls using Steeplechase
Business Challenges
- PDS wanted to expand their existing Warehouse Management System and consolidate all of their Indianapolis facilities into a new 1.2 million sq. ft. facility in Plainfield, IN
- BMH was asked to design a pick module that would allow PDS to initially store 300 SKU's with the ability to add an additional 300 SKU's at a later date
- The new system had to handle an anticipated volume of 20,000-25,000 cases per 8-hour shift to build mixed pallets
Results
- BMH was able to successfully help PDS consolidate their Indianapolis facilities into one location and expand their WMS capabilities
- PDS is positioned to be able to grow order volume without adding additional labor
- Operator productivity and throughput has increased dramatically
