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Presented by:

Ed Romaine

Order Fulfillment Solutions

Latest Developments @ MODEX

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About OFS

• The Order Fulfillment Solutions (OFS)

industry group is dedicated to developing

properly applied order fulfillment solutions.

MHI Solutions Groups Members

MHI Solutions Groups Members

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION

DEVICES (AUTO ID)

Image Based Code Reader

• High-resolution sensor and intelligent

processing ensure outstanding reading

performance, even under difficult

reading conditions

• Flexible optical design and high-power

illumination enable small codes to be

read at high speeds or in applications

with a large reading distance

• Fast, straightforward commissioning

thanks to the intuitive user interface;

function button for rapid device setup;

integrated illumination and aiming laser

A

Image Based Code Reader

Key Specifications

• All common 1D codes and 2D codes

• 4.25" x 2.48" x 1.81"

• 2 megapixel sensor

Application The Product Is Used In

Picking Packing Shipping Assembly Component Other

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sortation

A

Voice Technology

• Can blend the best

attributes of enabling

fulfillment technologies:

voice, lights & scanning

• Available with or without a

WES/WMS (integrated

software suite)

• Configurable software

which scales and adapts to

evolving needs

B

Voice Technology

Key Specifications

• Fulfillment rates up to 800 lines per hour

• Other Applications: Replenishment, cycle-counting,

receiving, put-away, crossdocking, kitting, stocking,

storage moves, returns, VAS, retail in-store

automation, others…



Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes --

B

AUTOMATED STORAGE &

RETRIEVAL (AS/RS)

Shuttle Technologies

• Any product to any

position, without

bottlenecks

• Innovative 3D design

(XYZ mobility)

• Scalable, all-in-one

modular design

C

Shuttle Technologies



Yes No Yes No No ---

Key Specifications

• Low end: 3 wide x 3 High @ 1,000 Cycles/ hour

• High end: 15 wide x 8 high @ 12,000 Cycles/ hour

C

A-Frame Systems

• 4,200 orders/hour

throughput

• Zero order picking

labor required

• Virtually error free

operation

D

A-Frame Systems

Key Specifications

• Flexible design to rapidly change inventory

requirements

• Return on investment under 6 months on labor

savings alone

• Pick to tote or belt flexibility



Yes No Yes Yes No Kitting

D

Order Fulfillment

• Speed and ergonomic

• Total accuracy

• Durability and low life

cycle cost

E

Order Fulfillment

Key Specifications

• 1000 picks/hour/station

• Max item weight 66 lbs.

• 24"x16"x12" item bin size



Yes No No Yes No ---

E

Vertical Lift Module

• Optimized storage density saves up to 85% floor space

• High travel speeds and short waiting times result in higher picking rates that increase productivity

• Integrates with pick to light technology for 99.9% pick accuracy

F

Vertical Lift Module

• Units up to 14.4 feet

wide, 14 feet deep and

98.6 feet tall

• Heavy parts storage –

up to 1,598 lbs. per tray

• Speeds adjustable up to

7.5 feet/second for fast

access to stored items



Yes Yes Yes Yes No Work in

Progress, MRO

F

C

• Ergonomic

• High rate capacity

• 100% golden zone

picking

Order Fulfillment

G

Key Specifications:

• Goods to person

• 1:1, 1:4, 1:6, 1:12

• Piece picking

C



Yes Yes No Yes Yes --

Order Fulfillment

G

Mini-Load AS/RS

• Handles up to 4 cases at a time in a 2 x 2 configuration

• Handles random sized totes and cases with the same load handler

• Can be configured for person to goods or goods to person picking

H

Mini-Load AS/RS

Key Specifications

• 16.4 ft./sec, .3G acceleration in aisle

• 9.8 ft./sec, .3G acceleration hoisting

• Up to 660 lb. payload



Yes No Yes Yes Yes ---

H

CONSULTING, INTEGRATION &

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Consulting

• Vendor agnostic designs

and recommendations. Based

on not buying or selling

hardware/software

• Evaluation of manual solutions

through custom automated

solutions for complete vetting

of all viable solutions and

applying the most beneficial

I

Consulting

Key Points

• Order history data

• Inventory history data

• Product master file

data

I

LABELLING DEVICES

Labelling Device

• Efficient - combines and

automates the address

label/packing slip process

• Effective - guarantees the

address label and packing slip

match

• Sustainable - eliminates the

8-1/2 X 11 packing slip and

plastic holder, removes 60% of

the liner from the waste stream

and repurposes the liner as the

packing slip

J

Labelling Device

Key Specifications

• Prints the address on the top label and the packing

slip on the label liner

• Print and automatically apply a unique shipping

label/packing slip at 15 packages per minute



No Yes Yes No No ---

J

RACK, SHELVING & CABINETS

High Density Storage for Slow-Med

Velocity SKUs • High density, maintenance

free, mobile storage solution made from double PVC laminated Industrial Textile

• Non-fraying, fire, mold, & static resistant; safe for all types of storage applications: apparel, cold, electronics, food, high value, small to medium sized parts, etc.

• Operating Temp from -20° <-> +180°

N K

High Density Storage for Slow-Med

Velocity SKUs

• Scalable and customizable storage solution that eliminates wasted space in the storage warehouse and retail back room

• ~240 lbs. per column, 35 lbs. per cell

• Improved storage density from 40-60% & pick efficiency from 30-40%

N



Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pick Module

K

SORTATION EQUIPMENT

Sorter

• Gently and effectively

sorts polybags, bags,

padded envelopes, flats,

and cases on the same

conveyor

• Enables a small footprint

with tight divert

centerlines

• Sorts bi-directionally

L

Sorter



Yes Yes Yes No No ---

Key Specifications • Up to 200 products/min with 12" product length • Up to 500 products/min with 4" product length

L

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