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Smarter sorting for total control
Sorting solutions
There are a variety of strategies to tackle fulfillment center challenges related to sorting, which will allow for full control of operations. With the ever-advancing world of automation systems that can handle massive order volumes with the high level of speed and accuracy that is needed for day-to-day optimization. This can include the scanning of SKU’s which quickly route packages to their next destination.
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Automation built to reduce strain and improve flow
Sorting bottlenecks
Properly sorting in fulfillment centers poses huge operational challenges that can strain efficiency and accuracy. This is especially noted during peak seasons when there is a surge in ordering at an unpredictable rate where high speed throughput is not an option, but a must. There is no time for errors or mis sorting as this can create costly delays and cause the potential for unsatisfied customers. A sorting system must process hundreds to thousands of packages per hour with no issues.
Physical labor also can play a key role in the challenge of sorting. Manual sorting processes are out of date in today’s fast-paced world, not to mention they are more time consuming and prone to a higher level of errors. Space constraints within a facility are also where issues arise in this manual process. Sorting must integrate in a seamless fashion with upstream picking, downstream packing, all the way down to shipping to avoid bottlenecks.
Challenges include:
- Sudden surges in overwhelming order volumes can create bottlenecks, backlogs and then lead to missed delivery deadlines
- Manual sorting is prone to mistakes and is very slow
- Mis-sorting can lead to delays in delivery and, extra shipping costs
- Odd sizes and awkward weights are constantly encountered and can slow down the full sorting process
