King's Hawaiian
System Summary
King’s Hawaiian Bakery, located in Torrance, California, is a producer of specialty bakery products including breads, rolls, and cakes.
Business Challenge
- Improve output and service to customers by increasing product throughput and providing 100% order visibility.
- Better utilize space and consolidate two facilities into one.
Key Technologies
- ASAP Automation ’s Exacta Warehouse Management Software (WMS) and Warehouse Control Software (WCS) including Wave Release, Inventory Control, and Automation Integration.
- Palletizing and Depalletizing Fanuc Robots with proprietary controllers integrated to AB ControlLogic Controller.
- Fanuc Case conveyor and Slip Sheet conveyor within robotic cells controlled by ControlLogic Controllers.
- Hytrol Conveyor for delivery, palletizing, freezer, depalletizing, and shipping.
- Woodson Automated Storage and Retrieval System.
- RFID Closed Loop Pallet Tracking System.
- Rockwell Automation HMI, RS View32 Software package.
Results
- Two existing bakery facilities were successfully integrated into one.
- Finished good capacity doubled from 6,500 lbs. /hour to 12,000 lbs. / hour.
- The damage to the freezer from fork truck activity was eliminated.
