op & Shop Distribution Cente Freetown, MA Dan McKnight Hassan Abualola John Reardon Steven Quinn Michael Harris
Feb 24, 2016
Stop & Shop Distribution CenterFreetown, MA
Dan McKnightHassan AbualolaJohn ReardonSteven QuinnMichael Harris
Building Size Perishable Non – Perishable
214 Dock Doors
110 Deep Docks
84 Selection Aisles
1.3 M Sq. Ft.488,000 Sq. Ft.612, 000 Sq. Ft.
56,000 Reserve Pallet Positions
13,000 Selection Slots
77 Cranes
Background Information
- 785 Trailers
- 161 Tractors
- Delivers 1700 loads per week
- Drive over 300,000 miles per week
- 98% on-time deliveries
- 290 Union drivers
- Services 5 states
- 24/7 operation
Overall Facts
Background Information
- Allows Stop & Shop to compete with competitors• Reduces costs• Ensures on-time delivery
- Automated system can easily overcome mistakes
- Stores can obtain exact quantities of specific products
Purpose of System
Hardware/Software TechnologySoftware Corresponding
Hardware
EXE Desktop, Laptop Computers
Vocollect Headset; Terminal; Desktop, Laptop Computers
HK Automated CranesDesktop, Laptop Computers
Blue Sky Desktop, Laptop Computers
Capabilities of SoftwareProgram Functions
EXE – Drives All Applications– Delivers Distribution Assignments to Vocollect system – Used as Database for Inventory and Delivery Orders
Vocollect – Voice Selection System– Relays Specific Instructions to Employees
HK – Controls Cranes
Blue Sky – Oversees and Controls Other Software– Allows Data to be Placed into System
System HierarchyStructure for StoreDelivery Process
Receiving an Assignment - Vocollect is given assignment by EXE software
- Vocollect system tells employee which aisle to go to
- Employee looks for Pick Slot Label.
- Vocollect system tells employee how much of each product to take
Distribution System Process
Placing Pallets on Trailers - Pallet Destination summary has bay location printed on it - Employee drops off his pallet at the correct bay - Pallet is either placed right into the truck, or “staged” across from the bay. - A Dockman then loads all pallets outside the bay into the truck when ready.
Distribution System Process
Placing Pallets on Trailers (continued)
- If all the pallets are in the correct bay, supervisor then removes the bay’s diagram
• diagram explains where pallets are being shipped
- Shipping office clerk faxes diagram to the transportation department
- Transportation department sends for a driver to come and retrieve trailer
Distribution System Process
Filling Empty Pallets - Vocollect informs HK system of empty pallet
- HK system tells crane to fill empty pallet
- Crane removes empty pallet and stores it in pallet collector
- Crane finds oldest pallet that is stored in reserve; crane puts this pallet in the place of the empty pallet
Distribution System Process
Benefits of System
- Efficiency
- Reduces operating costs
- Allows stores to easily customize orders