Dynamic automated picking solution
April 1st 2006

Gardening equipment manufacturer, Gardena,has awarded Witron a contract for an automated warehouse and picking solution. In Ulm, Germany, Witron will integrate a highly dynamic system for picking into totes. This will be based on the company's 'Dynamic Picking System' (DPS).

In addition to all planning, the project includes implementation of Witron's WMS and control system, the delivery and installation of racking and a conveyor system, as well as stacker cranes.

The picking system is based on standardised software, control and mechanical elements and will be handed over after a six months realisation phase.

Witron will also cover the professional instruction and training of the Gardena staff.

About 600 pick channels for standard 400 x 600mm totes will be integrated in the 52m DPS picking aisle.

Controlled by the WMS, two automatic stacker cranes re-store totes that are no longer required and provide new articles within the pick channels which have been cleared. This way the pick front is reduced considerably, resulting in a minimal system footprint, short picking paths and a significant increase in pick performance.

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