Order fulfillment is the more common application for automatic sortation. GBI provides a vast array of sortation methodologies depending on individual order make-up.
Order Fulfillment
Methodologies range from a wave or batch sort for order profiles with large unit quantities per order to a continuous sort routine that automatically assigns chutes as soon as they become available (sometimes employing a primary and secondary sort) such as for E-Commerce.
Sort algorithms may include various order distribution models such as first come first served and round robin as well as complex decisions based on inventory availability, order priority, alternate sort points for high volume orders or locations, conditional routing and others.
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Automated processes help companies achieve
Efficiency is one of the main results of automation done right. Processes are well thought through and optimized to create repeatable success.
Smart controls and sensors result result in higher accuracy & throughput resulting in an improved bottom line.
Less manual processes & labor = less overhead & operations costs.
Customers who repeatedly receive the right product at the right time will give repeat business in return.
Accurate sortation means less shipping errors which greatly reduces chargebacks.
Automated systems take only a fraction of the floor space required for manual operations.