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Industry: Retail & eCommerce
Technology: 24VDC Motor Driven Roller Conveyor, Accumulation Spiral, Print & Apply, Sortation System, WCS
Tervis
SITUATION
Following a period of unprecedented growth, Tervis commissioned TriFactor to conduct an engineering analysis of the shipping functions from each manufacturing cell to a consolidated shipping area. This vital analysis provided a well-thought-out, jointly developed concept, budgetary estimates for capital planning and a detailed project schedule for implementation.
Solution
A central distribution point for packed orders was implemented to maximize the use of available cubic space available. The TriFactor C3™ Warehouse Control System was customized to interact with the existing independent Navision/Microsoft Dynamics software. Due to growth projections, the system needed to be modular for future modification and upgrades to accommodate a new oracle ERP solution planned for the next year. To keep this system in the top form, the Eye in the Sky advanced video technology was used to provide TriFactor with secure remote access 24/7. A wireless webcam at the Tervis location can be used to view and troubleshoot not only PLC Controls and the WCS, but also live stream video of conveyor functionality.
Result
The project provided Tervis the manufacturing and distribution capacity needed for their current and future demand requirements and the ability to fulfill their orders in a timely manner without interruption.
TriFactor Provided:
- Needs Analysis
- Design Engineering
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Installation
- Operator and Maintenance Training
Products Utilized:
- 24VDC Motor Driven Roller Conveyor
- 24VDC MDR Accumulating Spirals
- WCS - Cartonization and Packing Management
- Parcel Shipping Management
- Sortation
- Automatic weigh in motion
- Automatic print and apply shipping labels
