The Dematic Automated Piece Pick System for Multichannel Distribution uses an automated storage sub-system with goods-to-person workstations and goods-to-robot order assembly connected by a loop conveyor to support multichannel distribution. It is an on-demand system that is ideal for handling daily variations in the volume of orders between distribution channels: customer direct, retail store replenishment, and wholesale.
The system provides compelling results by minimizing the time, space, and cost to process customer orders. It accommodates a wide range of inventory in a compact, high-density layout while reducing the cost per order picked. A small team of operators can assemble a large quantity of orders on multiple shifts per day. The goods-to-person method of picking significantly accelerates pick rates and accuracy while eliminating the need for operators to walk throughout the warehouse searching for inventory, for manual slotting/re-slotting and for manual pick face replenishment.
The system is a powerful and flexible order assembly solution for retailers, wholesalers, and B2B distributors looking to optimize their omnichannel distribution strategy. Ideal market sectors for the system include pure play e-commerce retailers, general merchandise retailers, and specialty retailers. Ideal product sectors include replacement parts, office supplies, electronics, sporting goods, apparel, industrial supplies, healthcare, and pharmaceutical.