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 information system, Exacta®, Roche Diagnostics is realizing a tremendous return on investment (ROI).
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Customized graphical user interface (GUI) 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 and Control Systems (WMCS) emphasizing the automated pick, pack, and manifest operations.
- PC based Visual Logic Controls (VLC)
on Windows NT (Steeplechase)
Certified interface with SAP Enterprise level software - Unattended dynamic manifesting (TanData)
- Hytrol EZ Logic Conveyors
- RF data collection network
- ASAP Automation light directed picking or Pick to Light (PTL)
- White Storage horizontal carousels
- Two-level horizontal carousel pick modules with integrated cooler
- Two-level carton flow light directed picking or Pick to Light (PTL) cooler pick module
- Full case RF picking module from pallet rack
