Undergarment Manufacturer

System Summary

A major US-based manufacturer has found success for over 150 years as a vertically integrated manufacturer of cotton underwear and outerwear for men, women and children. The company's new Distribution Center features a $6M + automated material handling system.

Undergarment Case Study

Business ChallengeUndergarment Manufacturer

  • A highly scalable system was needed that incorporated proven and highly reliable material handling sortation and controls.
  • RFID capability was required for major retailer compliance.

Key Technologies Undergarment Manufacturer

  • 4 High-Speed Sliding Shoe Sorters
  • Print and Apply shipping and RFID label applicators
  • ASAP Exacta Warehouse Control System
  • BMH Controls RSView Human Machine Interface
  • Steeplechase VLC PC-based control software
  • High Speed Cubiscan dimensioning system
  • (3) Three-level pick modules (2) split case and (1) full case
  • 24 Barcode scanners, RFID readers, and 3 In-motion scales
  • Ambaflex powered spirals, Portec spiral chutes, Best expandable conveyors
  • Axmann high speed belt curves and merges
  • High-speed belt accumulation sawtooth merge
  • 10,125 feet of conveyor in system, 2,500 feet of accumulation conveyor

Results

A high speed DC to meet the customer's future growth. Print and Apply with shipping labels and case selectable RFID tag meets Wal-Mart mandates in an efficient manner. Expandable, modular design allows for functions such as cross-docking and additional pick module induction points.