The challenge: Corporate Express is a Global Fortune 500 company thanks to its success in its core business, which entails the quick, accurate delivery of office and IT products for companies of any size.
The new distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario (Canada) was intended as a benchmark for performance and efficiency. More than 100,000 orders must be processed here each night, with 85% of line items being less than full case.
Our solution: The highlight of the integrated order processing system is voice-operated order picking. It’s easy to use and extremely reliable. In conjunction with the zone routing and carton routing software supporting pick-to-light operations it meets the strict requirements for productivity and accuracy. The efficiency and precision of our material handling and sorting system also plays a key role in the process.
Benefits for Corporate Express:
- Easy to use and short learning curve for the operating personnel
- Elimination of order picking lists minimizes errors
- Higher productivity and better ergonomics for personnel
- Increased precision up to 99.95%
- Higher service levels and throughput speed
