Media/Games distribution
For companies distributing media, games and related accessories, handling new launches and titles successfully is critical. Having a new product in the retail stores first can bring a significant competitive advantage. This means the distribution operation must gear up for, and very rapidly distribute new titles and console releases. In addition the operation must handle constant change, as titles fall in and out of favor with consumers quickly.
We have broad experience in developing solutions which enable you to achieve a competitive edge. We have designed and implemented automated warehouses for well-known companies such as GAME Stores, Entertainment UK and Centraal Boekhuis.
GAME Stores is a specialist video-game retailer in the UK. The heart of their solution consists of a batch picking and sortation system, enabled by the VISION Warehouse Management System (WMS), closely integrated with a JDA business system. This solution has
- Lowered operational costs
- Operates with less than half the staff required of the old site
- Handles twice the volume of the old site, but has 10% less floor area
- Improved accuracy to 99,5%
Entertainment UK is the UK’s leading wholesaler of home entertainment products. Vanderlande Industries delivered a highly automated order fulfillment system for an assortment of 25.000 SKUs, throughput of 1,6 mio. items per day and delivering 2.500 stores. The system consists of :
- 4 aisle automated pallet high bay storage (AS/RS)
- 8 aisle QUICKSTORE miniload storage (AS/RS)
- goods to man order picking
- handling and sortation of pallets, totes, cartons and items.
The system facilitates the goods flow from goods receiving through to shipping. Entertainment UK has been able to significantly improve customer service by improving throughput and offering Value Added Services such as labeling and tagging.