Roche
System Summary:
Roche Diagnostics Corporation partnered with ASAP Automation to redesign their Indianapolis distribution center. Roche Diagnostics is a world-leading manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and products, with 130,000 square feet in their distribution facility. With the fusion of advanced material handling technology and a real-time warehouse management system, Exacta®, Roche Diagnostics is realizing a tremendous return on investment.
Customized graphical user interface screens, on-line maintenance and troubleshooting which incorporates interactive multimedia, and trouble shooting which incorporates interactive multimedia, and remote access video cameras provide live feedback on the system's activities.
Key Results:
- Order fulfillment rate increased from 60% to 95%
- Reduction in labor required
Reduced cost per unit handled - Reduced order cycle time
- Ease of use for operators
- Increased order throughput capacity for growth
Key Technology:
- Exacta™ , Warehouse Management System
- Warehouse Control System emphasizing the automated pick, pack, and manifest operations.
- PC based Visual Logic Controls
on Windows NT (Steeplechase)
- Certified interface with SAP Enterprise level software
- Unattended dynamic manifesting
- Hytrol EZ Logic Conveyors
- RF handheld devices
- Light Directed Picking and Pick to Light
- White Storage horizontal carousels
- Two-level horizontal carousel pick modules with integrated cooler
- Two-level carton flow light directed picking or Pick to Light cooler pick module
- Full case RF picking module from pallet rack
