Shaklee
System Summary:
Shaklee Corporation, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, is the number one natural nutrition company in the US.
Over the past 45 years Shaklee has become a recognized pioneer and trusted name in the health and wellness industry in the areas of research and development technology and direct marketing.
Business Challange:
- Strengthen distribution capabilities and consolidate existing operations with a new centralized warehouse facility in Groveport, Ohio.
- New 150,000 square-foot facility needs to be equipped with the ability to handle picking, packing and distribution of products for the entire Shaklee customer base.
Key Technology:
- Pick to Light (PTL)
- Belt Spiral Curves
- Hytrol shoe sorter for small products
- Steeplechase PC based controls
- Exacta Warehouse Control System (WCS)
- Highjump WMS
- Device-Net control bus architecture
Results:
- Increased efficiency and accuracy of picking while offering high-speed shipping sortation and automated manifesting.
- The new system enabled Shaklee to take advantage of complete inventory reconciliation with their WMS via an ASAP custom interface.
