At&t

Bastian Solutions provides Distribution Center Automation for massive AT&T “U-Verse” product launch

Bastian Solutions was selected by AT&T to provide and install new warehouse automation to support the U-Verse campaign at its four distribution centers located in Lancaster, Texas; South Bend, Indiana; San Leandro, California; and City of Commerce, California

Key Technologies

PictureView™ pick to display
Exacta warehouse control system
SAP ERP
Motorized drive roller carton conveyors
Saw tooth merge for inbound cartons
Zero pressure accumulation conveyor with electronic sensors
2 high speed viper sort pushers
47 Interoll pallet flow lanes
2 Accu-sort omni-directional scanners
Automated print & apply labeling stations operating at 28 cartons/minute

ROLLER CARTON CONVEYORS

See the results

AT&T is now fully automated in all 4 U.S. locations and is meeting the new product order demands
New system processes 28 cases/minute (Design throughput)
Picking operations have been reduced to only require 20 operators during single shift, and this can be adjusted based on order volume (Flexible manning)
AT&T can now accurately tie specific product serial numbers to the shipped customer (Accuracy)