DHL Supply Chain Services needed to find a warehouse automation partner to help manage apparel sorting and distribution services for a major retail brand near Columbus, Ohio.
With a highly labor-intensive sortation process required to work almost 24/7, consistent labor shortages, high turnover rates, and the need to develop new technologies, DHL needed to find a solution quickly. With peak season just around the corner and an expected increase in growth and demand, DHL chose Addverb as their automation partner for the robotic sortation system.
With a timeline for Go-Live of only 8 months, Addverb and DHL worked closely to define a solution, manufacture, test, implement, integrate, and support the sorting, conveyance, and software requirements set forth by DHL.
Addverb has successfully delivered robotic sortation system solutions within a time frame of 8 months, leveraging Addverb’s in-house manufacturing and integration capabilities.
The comprehensive solution encompasses inbound and outbound software and hardware automation for DHL’s automated sortation operations which offers scalability at any time.
DHL can now fulfill 100+ units/hour whenever required from previously it was 20 units/hour, resulting in a remarkable 300%+ increase in throughput efficiency and accuracy for their entire sorting operation.
Addverb has also implemented several unique solution configurations, such as a “round robin” approach to evenly manage distribution parcels, upstream integrations for Warehouse Execution System.
The robotic sortation system solution, incorporating a diverse range of sorting robots to automate warehouse tasks, boasts unparalleled and impressive Key Performance Indicators
The entire project, from design to delivery, was accomplished in under 9 months
Sortation system achieved a throughput of 1000 sorts/hour
99.99% order fulfilment accuracy achieved
Installation of Warehouse Execution System to manage end-to-end operation
With efficient orchestration of the inventory flow in the warehouse, achieved 99% of inventory accuracy
Our extensive product portfolio helps us design customised solutions for varying industry requirements.
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