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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

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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