A leading 3PL company faced challenges in managing the high volume of parcels efficiently. Manual processes for measuring dimensions and weighing parcels were time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased labor costs. To address these issues, the company decided to implement CAPELLA Midi Dynamic, Vision Based Induction & Profiling System.
Objectives
1. Increase Operational Efficiency: Reduce the time required to process each parcel.
2. Improve Accuracy: Minimize errors in dimensioning and weighing to ensure correct billing and shipping.
3. Enhance Data Integration: Streamline data collection and integration into the existing warehouse management system (WMS).
4. Reduce Labor Costs: Optimize labor utilization by reducing manual handling tasks.
System Design and Implementation
System Components:
- Conveyor System: Automated conveyor belt to transport parcels through the measurement process.
- Handheld Barcode Scanner: For scanning parcel barcodes at the beginning of the process.
- Dimensioning System: To measure parcel dimensions.
- Control Software: Custom software to manage data collection and integration with the WMS.
Results
- Parcel processing time reduced by 40%.
- Throughput increased to 2x.
- Improved Accuracy - 99% accuracy
- Significant reduction in customer complaints related to billing discrepancies.
- Seamless data flow between the dimensioning/weighing system and WMS.
- Real-time data availability for tracking and reporting.
- Labor costs reduced by 30%.
12 май 2024
