Automated sorting boosts performance
Logistics are experiencing constant pressure to perform better, faster, more efficiently, and more accurately. This is where the automated sorter comes in, it ticks all the boxes and will boost your performance. The benefits are clear: sorting larger numbers of articles to orders in less time, with a minimal team. Do more and save costs at the same time.
For the most part, sorting solutions are tailor-made to the specific needs and wishes of our clients in various industries and countries. During this process, we get an up-to-date inside look at the challenges different industries are facing when it comes to their logistics as a whole. These insights provide a rich breeding ground for innovation and an inspiration for the R&D team. Ideas and solutions that can make a difference. Improving existing techniques and developing new products. In this, we like to go above and beyond what may be expected.
Automated sorter peripherals
Let’s have a closer look at the peripherals that can add extra convenience to the sorting process. What options do you have?
- No-read belt: this will automatically return unread items (missing bar codes, etc.) to the infeed platform. This way items are immediately re-entered.
- Container tippers. Quick and easy emptying of containers. Used at large 3PLs and postal services.
- Singulator. Automated separation of products from tipper, to bring product infeed in sync with sorter.
- Automated infeed. Often used in combination with tippers, so the process does not need extra hands.
- Robot infeed. All our sorters are -robot-ready-.
- Conveyors. Delivery & Empty The ‘Box Return Conveyor’ makes sure the workspace is kept clear of emptied boxes.
- Weighing belts. The weight of an item is determined when entering the sorter, or when leaving the sorter.
- Labellers. These automatically provide boxes with an ID or shipping label.
- Box closers. Automatically close a box and provide it with closing tape.
- Chute pitch reducer. This will increase the number of exits by about 40% on the same footprint
- Pre-configured sorter. Specially developed for scale-ups. Quick delivery and expandable in fixed lengths.
Warehouse management and sorter software (WMS)
An intricate part of your sorter is the software. At DistriSort we develop our own integrated software, fully compatible with existing systems (WMS) that are in use. The reason behind this is we don’t want to rely on third parties. We want to have direct access in case of need for help, changes, updates, or emergencies. Also, we can provide deeper statistics in for instance: worker efficiency, performance dashboards, order management, picking & packing, etc..
Of course, there is much more to improve your sorting process and if you have any specific needs. If you want to step up or would like some expert advice; don’t hesitate and call us. Give yourself a treat. We will be happy to help.
