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Sortation system keeps stationary moving
December 1st 2006

An overall increase in despatch productivity of 20% has been achieved by WH Smith at its distribution centre in Dunstable following the introduction of an advanced automated sortation system from SDI Greenstone.

WH Smith has reduced costs, increased order picking accuracy and improved efficiency throughout the site. The new system has specifically eliminated many powered pallet truck movements and manual handling operations to help promote better health and safety within the site.

"This project was all about reducing the cost base, whilst improving the overall productivity of the site," commented Robin Ritchie, distribution centre manager at WH Smith, Dunstable. "Although the site was built 26 years ago it was well configured for the adoption of automation and it has greatly helped optimise our operation.

Accuracy of product shipped to our stores has very much improved since the installation of the sortation system."

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