Mary Kay
System Summary
Mary Kay has grown from a small direct sales company to the largest direct seller of skin care products and the best-selling brand of facial skin care and color cosmetics in the United States.
Mary Kay Canada partnered with ASAP Automation to automate its Mississauga, Canada Distribution Center.
Business Challange
- Update system technology by replacing outdated Pick To Light (PTL) system without affecting ongoing operations.
- Increase order fulfillment throughput capacity.
- Provide an ergonomic work environment for the staff.
- Achieve higher accuracy in picking and labeling of orders to enhance customer service levels.
- Growth capability for additional throughput requirements over the next 5 – 10 years.
- Smooth integration with the Mary Kay’s host information and Manifest system.
Key Technologies
- Single level pick module using Pick to Light systems for high volume broken case picking.
- ASAP’s Exacta Synchronize Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory control.
- ASAP’s Exacta Connect interface between WMS and Mary Kay’s existing ERP system.
- Automated Pack Process Automod Simulation for validation and bench marking.
Results
- Operator pick rates improved 25% due to ergonomics and 100% system up time.
- Operators are happy due to system reliability, ease of use, and ergonomic design.
- ASAP’s WMS solution and smooth integration with Mary Kay’s existing information system will help Mary Kay reach their growth goals over the next 5-10 years.
