Case Study: Epson

System Summary

Epson is a global technology company at the forefront of technological revolutions in imaging, robotics, precision machinery, and electronics. Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, photographic, business and graphic arts markets.

Epson

Business Challenge

  • The product supply business was growing rapidly.
  • Epson needed to expand the distribution side of the business and increase throughput.
  • The offsite repairs warehouse to needed to be consolidated into the Plainfield, IN Distribution Center.

Key Technologies

  • 4 Single Level Pick Modules (2 full case, 2 broken case)
  • 8600 ft. of conveyor
  • 7 Horizontal Carousels
  • 5 Double Power Pivot Diverts (Sorter)
  • 3 Prosort 50/50 Pushers
  • Prosort 60 sorter (30 cases / minute)
  • BMH Warehouse Control System (WCS)
  • Blue Arc Engineering conveyor support structures and crossovers

Results

  • Maintained a 99.98% same day ship.
  • Reduction of 7% labor costs.
  • Increased throughput by 28%.
  • Consolidated off site repairs into one facility.