Automated sortation systems


Selecting the right sortation system for your specific situation depends on:

  • your business process
  • your products
  • your required throughput
  • the number and nature of the sort destinations

With floor space becoming increasingly scarce, optimising space efficiency and layout flexibility are becoming important selection criteria as well. We offer a range of sortation systems, both line sorters and loop sorters.

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Automated sortation systems can improve productivity, throughput capacity and delivery accuracy. It can be beneficial in several parts of the supply chain:

Efficient handling of inbound containers: With increasing off-shore sourcing, more and more goods are received in containers. Automated sortation can quickly and efficiently sort incoming products by SKU, after which they can be automatically sent to storage or order picking. Read the La Halle – and Argos case.

Fast distribution to retail outlets: Cross-docking processes with automated sortation, such as our automated cross-docking solution, can increase responsiveness, lower inventory and lower costs for storage, handling and put-away. Read the SB Logistic and LeClerc case.

Cost effective order picking: Automated sortation systems in combination with batch picking, can minimise manual handling and reduce operating cost. Read the Amazon and Euro Shoe case.

Fast, accurate shipping sortation: Cartons/totes can be automatically directed to a lane associated with a retail outlet, delivery route, delivery provider or geographical area. Read the Herma, Farnell, Staples Advantage and Casaventa case.

Returns handling: Reverse flows are an important area of the supply chain. An automated sortation system can improve inbound logistics and can help smooth some of the heavily seasonal work patterns in the distribution centre. It can also be used to redistribute product in a timely and efficient fashion. Read the Colruyt case.

We have implemented automated sortation systems at many well-known companies, such as Argos, Amazon, LeClerc, Euro Shoe, Centraal Boekhuis, Nike, Casaventa and GAME Stores.

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