Two main conveyors carry mixed SKUs from the packaging area to the distribution area where sortation occurs. An Accu-Sort (Telford, PA) scanner reads each bar-code to divert lower-volume SKUs to an older warehouse that dispenses product in single-case quantities. In the automated warehouse, the mixed cases are scanned a second time. Based on the SKU number contained in the bar-code, cases are sorted back into individual SKUs. That's accomplished by a slat conveyor sorter from Mathews Conveyor (Danville, KY) that directs cases into one of 12 holding lanes at speeds to 400'/min. The SKU assigned to each lane changes daily, based on production needs.
Bar-code labels drive automated warehouse
In 1992, Herr's built a 40ꯠ sq' automated warehouse that makes use of bar-coded labels on cases of finished goods to automatically sort and stack cases.
Aug 31, 1996
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