Starbucks - Washington Material Handling Case Study

Key Technologies

• Garvens high speed scale
• Accusort Omni directional scanners
• Hytrol ART Belt to singulate and center product for sorter
• Hytrol ProSort 400 Shoe Sorter

Business Challenges

• Starbucks previously had an outdated conveyor system with little automation for their picking operations
• They needed to increase throughput and reduce high labor costs
• Install the system without disrupting ongoing operations

Results

• The design throughput rate of 94 Cartons per Minute was achieved. BMH’s system actually allowed for 100 Cartons per Minute, exceeding the customer's expectations
• Staffing levels were reduced by approximately 20%, and the Company was able to cut back on overtime
• The Company was able to maintain operations during the transition and fulfill orders to retail stores across the country

Multi-Media

Videos

Starbucks- Kent System Animation

Photos

Starbucks System Overview

Sawtooth Merge

Shipping Lanes

Slapper Lines