Dematic GTP Release

PRESS RELEASE
Press contact:
Carole McCormick – Marketing Manager
Phone: +61 2 9486 5463
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.dematic.com.au
Date: 20 August 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dematic’s New Modular GTP system to deliver 500% picking
efficiency improvements in Distribution Centres
Innovative Modular Goods-to-Person (GTP) storage and retrieval system delivers
rapid start-up, high productivity and fast ROI
SYDNEY, NSW – 20 August 2014 – Global engineering and logistics automation company, Dematic, today
announced the launch of its Modular Goods-to-Person (GTP) storage and retrieval system that can deliver a
picking rate improvement of 500% compared to a traditional environment.
Dematic’s new Modular GTP System is a flexible, off-the-shelf picking solution for a wide variety of small to
medium-throughput order fulfilment applications, ideally suited for businesses distributing from 200 to 1,000 or
more order lines per hour.
“In busy distribution centres getting the right goods on shelf, or delivered to the right customer at the right time
is critical. To help address these stock availability and delivery efficiency issues, Dematic developed the new
Modular GTP System, resulting in productivity improvements where one operator is capable of achieving the
same sort of picking rate as up to five people in a traditional picking environment,” said Dematic’s Wholesale and
Distribution Logistics Manager, Darren Rawlinson.
The Modular GTP System delivers ultra-high pick accuracy with only one SKU presented to the operator at a
time. An integrated weighscale at the pick location checks expected weights in real time further enhancing
accuracy and ensuring that any errors are identified and corrected on the spot.
“With stock being delivered to picking stations in the precise sequence required for order assembly – heavy
items first, fragile items last, by family group or in whatever sequence needs dictate – pickers can achieve very
high productivity rates of more than 1000 items per hour,” said Mr Rawlinson.
With Dematic’s Modular GTP System, staff can work in parallel at multiple picking stations, unaffected by each
other’s pace, and pick stations can be opened and closed according to business volume on a particular shift. The
system also provides full redundancy as orders can be processed at any location with all pick stations operating
independently.
Dematic Pty Ltd
ABN 43 118 204 425
24 Narabang Way
Belrose NSW 2085 Australia
Phone +61 (2) 9486 5555
ISO 9001 SGS Certificate No 94/211
ISO 140001 SGS Certificate No AU10/3589
www.dematic.com.au
PRESS RELEASE
Press contact:
Carole McCormick – Marketing Manager
Phone: +61 2 9486 5463
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.dematic.com.au
Date: 20 August 2014
The new Modular GTP System requires minimal customisation, as all of the hardware including storage systems,
Multishuttle and GTP picking stations, and software are pre-configured – which significantly reduces costs and
enables rapid installation and start-up. The system’s compact configuration also uses space efficiently,
potentially reducing building or leasing costs and providing the opportunity for better utilisation of space in
existing distribution centres.
The only systems integration requirements for the Modular GTP System are connecting the high density
Multishuttle buffer store to a conveyor network to transport orders out of the system, and to interface the
system’s software and controls with the user’s warehouse management system (WMS).
Given the seasonality of many businesses, if more SKUs are added or order volume increases over a period of
time, the Dematic Modular GTP System can be easily expanded to accommodate new requirements by adding
additional Multishuttle storage aisles and/or pick stations, reducing the initial investment required and providing
future flexibility.
“In most applications, the GTP system would provide an ROI of around four years on its own. However, when
you then take into account additional savings through fewer errors and returns handling, faster replenishment,
reduced lighting and fire safety requirements, this can easily translate into an ROI of three years or less,” said Mr
Rawlinson.
Further information about the Dematic Modular GPT system please visit www.dematic.com.au
-EndsAbout Dematic
Dematic is a global engineering company that provides a comprehensive range of intelligent warehouse logistics
and materials handling solutions. With a global knowledge network of more than 4,000 skilled logistics
professionals, Dematic is able to provide customers with a unique perspective in world-class materials handling
solution design. Our commitment to solution development, combined with engineering centers and
manufacturing plants in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe, ensures Dematic has the range and capability
to provide reliable, flexible, cost-effective solutions globally. Our successful track record has led to the
development and implementation of more than 5,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes
small, medium, and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors. Dematic generates a global
business volume of approximately $1.3 billion.
To learn more please visit www.dematic.com.au.
“Colby” and the “Colby Chevron mark” are registered trademarks of Dematic Pty Ltd
Dematic Pty Ltd
ABN 43 118 204 425
24 Narabang Way
Belrose NSW 2085 Australia
Phone +61 (2) 9486 5555
ISO 9001 SGS Certificate No 94/211
ISO 140001 SGS Certificate No AU10/3589
www.dematic.com.au
PRESS RELEASE
Press contact:
Carole McCormick – Marketing Manager
Phone: +61 2 9486 5463
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.dematic.com.au
Date: 20 August 2014
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Dematic Pty Ltd
ABN 43 118 204 425
24 Narabang Way
Belrose NSW 2085 Australia
Phone +61 (2) 9486 5555
ISO 9001 SGS Certificate No 94/211
ISO 140001 SGS Certificate No AU10/3589
www.dematic.com.au

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