Systems Integration  •  Distribution Center Automation
    -  with existing WMS Systems

Custom Software and Systems Integration - User Friendly Graphical Interface

User friendly graphical screens and controls provide intelligent and informative messages on the state of the sort. Built in safeguards report or intervene to protect the integrity of the sort or the maintenance of the equipment using default values or user defined ones. GBI also provides the communications link to your existing warehouse management system tying in all aspects of the production or distribution process. For example, a completed order can be flagged for invoice and packing slip generation, and so on.

Tote Transfer

The purpose of the tote transfer is to transfer the data associated with the product as the product is moved from the sorter to the tote or shipping carton.

The tote transfer is initiated when a quantity or cube limit is reached at the chute or for the order. The sort destination is then suspended until a release is received by the sorter computer from the Host indicating that the transfer has been completed.

Upon receiving the cube or quantity limit file or other notification from the sorter server, the Host will require an operator to scan the chute identifier and the tote or shipping carton to indicate the new association of the product accumulated by the chute to the tote or shipping carton. Immediately upon receiving this indication the Host will send a socket message to the sorter releasing the chute (un-suspending the chute) allowing it to receive more product until the limit is reached again.

Other Features

• Windows graphical user interface.
• Open Database System permitting external data access for tracking, reporting or statistical analysis.
• Seamless integration with existing Warehouse Management Systems and Conveyor Control Systems.
• Scalable options to meet the current needs economically with a growth path using most of the same equipment.
• Cross platform support to connect to numerous hosts such as an AS400 or Unix based system using TCP/IP with FTP.
• Numerous reports and features not always available in other systems.

Software Safeguards - are in place to monitor equipment function, display warnings and errors, and to act when necessary to protect the operators, equipment or the integrity of the sort.

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Outstanding features include:

Modular Design

All of our sorters are built in modules to allow fast and easy expansion with minimum interruption of work flow. GBI's sorters can be customized to your specifications for speed, package handling and sorter configuration. The tilt tray sorter can handle a wider variety of package sizes, shapes and weights.

High Speed

Speeds of 6,000-8,000 to 6,000-12,000 maximum packages per hour, standard. Faster speeds are available. Low maintenance and long life expectancy GBI built and supported components including all software and control elements.

GBIs Sorting Systems are designed to meet your material handling sortation needs for warehouse automation, factory automation, distribution center automation, and integrating automated processes.

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