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Industry: E-commerce
Technology: 24V MDR Conveyor, Sortation
MUDHOLE CUSTOM TACKLE INC.
ASSESSMENT
Due to significant growth, a new distribution center was designed to service e-commerce customers across the United States. The goal of the new DC facility was to increase their capacity to handle the volume of customer orders in order to provide the level of service required for continued customer growth. Additionally, a parallel goal was to automate the picking, case routing, packing, sorting and shipping operation to better serve their e-commerce customers.
SOLUTION
TriFactor performed an in-depth material handling design study to determine the appropriate material handling requirements to include the most efficient conveyor system and sortation system needs for the requirements of e-commerce operations.
Upon completion of the analysis, TriFactor and Mud Hole created a comprehensive design for a material handling system containing a detailed concept, operational description, budget guidance and a comprehensive implementation schedule. The material handling system provided by TriFactor included a 24V motorized driven roller system, dynamic zone accumulation and carton and tote sortation. The system is designed to accommodate future growth in picking, packing and shipping operations.
RESULT
The project was completed on budget and schedule. The go live date established was achieved and the system has passed acceptance testing with minimal issues.
TriFactor Provided:
- Detailed Design Engineering
- Equipment Selection and Procurement
- Mechanical and Electrical Installation
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- Control Systems Programming
- Operator Training
Products Utilized:
- Conveyors:
- Sortation
- Accumulation
- Gates
- Gravity Spur Lines
