Every horizontal carousel modules uses one of the many integrated pick-to-light technologies to indicate the active carousel, shelf level and quantity of items to pick, making batch picking simple, fast and easy.
There are up to 5 different ways to integrate into the horizontal carousel to ensure efficient quick picking at a distribution center:
- Foot Pedal to move the bins (slowest method)
- Hand Held Locator System (type in bin number and press GO)
- Computer Interface called Spinner Software (type in or scan part number and bins turn)
- Computer Interface (download order(s) from ERP and batch items to pick using Pick to Light and Put to Light sort bar technology)
Why Horizontal Carousels for Your Warehouse?
- Increased throughput up to 600%
- Reduced floor space and storage space requirements up to 60%
- Flexible design provides instantly adjustable shelf levels
- Reduced labor up to 2/3
- Move and change workstation designs easily
- Workstation design that is easily modified Increased level of accuracy up to 99.9% levels
- The ability to increase or decrease a carousel’s length easily
- Extended order cut-off times
- Fast ROI (Return On Investment)