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Automated Material Handling Device Integration

As logistics become more complex and competitive, introducing a material handling device into your warehouse management solution can be a challenge.

That's why dealers are looking for centrally-controlled Automated Material Handling Device (AMHD) systems that integrate all their material handling devices into one single-face solution.

Our AMHD solution is integrated into the TECSYS Warehouse Management System for IBM® System i™, and currently supports Light Technology, Conveyors, and Carousels.

With it you can closely monitor the entire flow of all materials within your warehouse and achieve real-time, accurate information on inventory levels, minimize risk, reduce employee handling, and improve productivity.

Business Benefits

  • Minimize risk
  • Reduce your training and operating costs and boost your profitability
  • Improve order throughput
  • Efficiently utilize floor space
  • Dramatically enhance ergonomics (less walking distance, visual interaction/recognition of tasks)
  • Enable increased productivity within the warehouse
  • Generate incremental ROI

Key Capabilities

Light Technology (Put-to-light)

  • Zone consolidation for receipt
  • Store sortation (inbound)
  • Order consolidation
  • Outbound store consolidation
  • Paperless and hands-free

Conveyor

  • Direct pick totes into designated areas (single order pack area, and order consolidation area)
  • Direct totes to predetermined zones for Pick & Pass
  • Minimize walking and travel time within the warehouse

Carousel

  • Directed putaway
  • Batch order picking
  • Rush order interrupt