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News Release from: Industore | Subject: Fast Pick Small Parts Storage Solution
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 August 2006
Industore to supply Multipart Supply
Chain
Multipart Supply Chain Solutions invests in Hanel vertical lift technology
Industore has been awarded the contract to supply Multipart Supply Chain Solutions (formerly Lex Auto Logistics) with a World Class Fast Pick Small Parts Storage Solution at their new 268,000 sq ft, GBP20 million facility in Chorley, Lancashire The solution will comprise of 20 Hanel Lean-Lifts at a height of 12m, grouped together into six separate activity zones
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The zones will be served via a computer controlled conveyor system.
The Industore software will be fully integrated with Multipart's ERP system and will control the functions of picking, replenishment and perpetual inventory, passing commands to the conveyor in order to control transactions associated with tote movements in and out of the zones.
The Industore software will also organise and co-ordinate picks into totes within the zones and control all associated paperwork.
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Each Lean-Lift will be supplied with a label printer to attach labels to parts picked; each label will include details such as customer, route, part description and order number.
Upon pick completion, the Industore software will automatically notify Multipart's ERP system to initiate outbound process transactions (despatch paperwork and invoicing).
Multipart Supply Chain Solutions has spent a considerable period of time looking at a variety of suppliers to find the right solution and importantly the right partner to deliver their vision for the critical Small Parts Area of their Distribution Centre.
Commenting on the recent contract award Mr Keith Dewhurst, Head of Information Services said "We chose Industore after working together with them for almost 12 months".
"It was clear from the discussions and site visits we made to existing customers of Industore, such as the National Parts Distribution Centre for BMW in Bracknell and Mayflex in Birmingham, that the company had a proven track record for providing fast and reliable, totally integrated parts picking solutions within companies of a similar status and application".
"In addition to the impressive sites we visited, we have been able to work together with the Industore software engineers to provide us with a bespoke software solution that sits well with our existing host system processes and client specific requirements which adds considerable value to our business i.e".
"the goods to man principle and accuracies by way of a pick to light system in the small parts segment of our business"".
""It was felt by our project team that Industore would make good partner for us in achieving our long term objectives, which is mainly due to the commitment and support given to us by their project management team and Senior Directors".
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