Warehouse Automation and Management Technologies

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Warehouse Automation and Management Technologies
Shipping, Receiving Warehousing Xiaoyan
Long Katja Scholz Nadine Ford Adam
McNamara Jessie Cartwright
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Outline

• Technology
• Product 1
• Product 2
• Integration with SAP
• Technology Selection
• Benefits to SRW
• Benefits to petPRO
• Projected Costs
• Conclusion

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Technology - What?

• Wearable interface ? seamless interaction
• between system  employees
• Warehouse management software package
• RFID scanning and tagging system

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Technology - Why?

• Eliminate paperwork
• Increase efficiency
• Increase accuracy
• Increase speed eliminates idle time
• Reduces product misplacement
• streamlines operations

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Product 1
MC9000-G RFID
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Product 1

• Features Requirements
• Wireless LAN communications
• Supports EPC Class 0, class 1 and Gen 2 by means
  of a firmware upgrade
• Integrated directional antenna
• Forward scanning pistol grip
• Made for a rugged environment
• Large colour touch screen, as well as an
  alphanumeric keypad

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Product 1

• Cost per Unit
• 2500 taxes
• Other options include
• Cable adapter module
• Snap-on magnetic stripe reader
• Belt/shoulder Holster

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Product 1

• Benefits
• Eliminates the use of paper the loss of order
  forms
• Improves accuracy
• Saves time, improving worker productivity
• Extremely durable and user friendly
• Can be used for multiple tasks, and in various
  lines of work

• Risks
• High price per unit
• User fees

Original keypad design could not withstand
repeated use (Symbol has since corrected this
flaw)
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Product 2
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Product 2

• Key Features
• Windows CE O/S with custom software capabilities
• Touch screen operation
• Alphanumeric keypad
• Built in 802.11b/Bluetooth/Ethernet
• 1D/2D Barcode/RFID Scanner

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Product 2

• Cost per Unit
• 2300 taxes
• Other options include
• Additional Memory
• Vehicle Mounts
• Larger Batteries

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Product 2

• Benefits
• Windows CE O/S for custom application
  development.
• Wireless communicates with SAP in real time.
• Quick point and shoot operation.

• Risks
• Large initial investment.
• Durability in warehouse environment?

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Integration with SAP

• Both units require custom software on the
  handheld device
• SAP SCM package provides full RFID support
• All communication done wirelessly
• SAP Integration Video

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Technology Selection
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Benefits to SRW

• Streamlining routine operations
• Eliminating need of paper orders, reducing cost
• Enhancing speed and efficiency
• Reducing errors and increasing accuracy

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Benefits to petPRO

• Efficiency in Logistics and Manufacturing
• Technology can be used by
• Logistics
• Manufacturing

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Benefits to petPRO

• Customer relationship
• Positive effect in managerial level information
  system
• Human Resource
• Quality Control
• Marketing

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Projected Costs
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Conclusion

• Choice Symbol MC9000-G RFID
• Cost ? LESS COSTLY
• Hardware 1,893 tax
• Advantages
• Durability
• Customer Service