Warehouse automation significantly improves order fulfillment and distribution center operations for maximum profitability. Design studies performed by experienced automated warehouse specialists identify opportunities to streamline order fulfillment processes. Warehouse design studies meticulously evaluate order flow throughout the entire order process, from order initiation through picking, packing and shipping.
Warehouse design studies identify all non-value added labor touches throughout the fulfillment process, with suggestions for the right automation technologies. These technologies include:
Analyzing the storage and inventory systems are typically an underdeveloped area for improvement. Pick to light and voice picking technology drastically improves picking rates with improved efficiency and accuracy. These technologies may be incorporated individually or combed for maximum automated warehouse solutions. Distribution centers that provide same day delivery options must incorporate the right blend of automated technologies to meet order fulfillment requirements. Lean operations with streamlined order flow based on warehouse design studies boost order fulfillment and poise a company for growth. Working with an experienced warehouse automation company will provide maximum productivity and profitability. Numina Group Offers Warehouse Design Studies and Automation Solutions Numina Group is recognized as a leading authority on warehouse automation solutions, offering skilled warehouse design studies with recommended technologies for improvement. We provide detailed analysis of order flow, SKU velocity and capacity utilization with recommended automated solutions. Our analysis includes cost savings and return on investment (ROI), with most clients realized ROI within 12 – 18 months. Numina Group provides warehouse automation software with real time control which easily integrates with any existing warehouse management system or enterprise resource planning system. Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, is flexible and scalable to grow with your business, proven to improve order fulfillment measurables. Distribution centers which implement the recommended modules of RDS™ typically experience:
When searching for warehouse automation solutions, Numina Group is your one-stop providing detailed analysis, automated technologies and powerful warehouse software. Numina Group is a leading warehouse automation company, helping distribution centers to improve order fulfillment processes across North America. We offer decades of experience and skilled automated experts with in-depth knowledge of automated technologies. Contact us to learn more about identifying opportunities for automation and implementing automated warehouse solutions for maximum profitability.
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Cartonization software increases efficiency and reduces labor in picking and packing operations by combining pick and pack in a single step. Cartonization software utilizes programmed mathematics to eliminate guesswork of operators which drastically reduces wasted touches and labor expenses. Automating carton selection in picking and packing processes reduces costs of corrugated boxes and void material which adds up to hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in distribution operations processing a few hundred boxes per day.
Combine Cartonization with Voice Picking System Technology Combining cartonization software with voice picking technology significantly increases productivity as operators are directed through an optimized path by voice with hands free picking into pre-selected cartons. Add pick to light and companies see an improvement in productivity anywhere from 35% to 50%. Cartonization software automatically calculates the smallest sized carton available to fit all products based on SKU weight and dimension data. Cartonization software directs the operator through voice picking to choose the right sized carton up front. Numina Group Offers Cartonization Software with Voice Picking Technology Numina Group is an experienced warehouse automation company which offers voice directed smart cart picking for operations. Numina’s Warehouse Execution and Control System (WES-WCS) with voice picking technology improves accuracy rates up to 99.99%, in both pick and pack operations. Our automated scan-weigh-dimension technology improves accuracy to such high levels there is no need for operator final inspection. Warehouse control systems reduce labor costs with improved accuracy and productivity, providing companies increased quality and profitability. Distribution centers processing 500 cartons per day will typically experience complete return on investment, ROI, within 18 months. Numina’s Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, provides real-time control with cartonization, scan-weigh-dimension, voice picking, pick to light and many other automated technologies to streamline warehouse operations. Numina Group offers warehouse control and execution software with cartonization, voice picking, print and apply labeling and many other automated technologies proven to improve productivity and profitability. We provide warehouse design and layout from skilled and experienced warehouse automation specialists, offering state-of-the art automated technologies designed specifically for your process. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how RDS warehouse control software can help you retain profits and grow your business. Numina Group is a leading warehouse automation company offering proven automated solutions designed specifically to your processes. We are set apart from traditional warehouse automation companies by partnering with our clients and working together to determine the automated technologies that will deliver maximum productivity and profitability. We help companies all across North America in various industries including 3rd party logistics, food and beverage distribution, healthcare supplies, consumer goods and many others to realize maximum throughput and increased profit. Warehouse Design for Maximum Productivity Numina begins by defining your current distribution processes and identifying challenges and any bottlenecks in your system. We design a streamlined flow with yields maximum throughput and productivity. We partner with our clients to identify the warehouse automated technologies that deliver maximum cost efficiency. We provide a unique consultative approach which uncovers wasted touches, inefficiencies and bottlenecks to identify focus areas of improvement. Numina selects the advanced technologies driven by our powerful warehouse software which provides real-time control and execution. Our Warehouse Execution and Control System (WES-WCS), Real-time Distribution, RDS™, easily integrates with your existing warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning system (ERP). RDS™ offers advanced automated technologies which include the following:
Numina offers skilled warehouse design from experienced engineers committed to improving your throughput and productivity while reducing costs and eliminating bottlenecks, all equating to improved profitability. Our clients realize the following benefits:
Numina Group is a recognized leading warehouse automation company providing proven automated warehouse solutions. We offer decades of experience from skilled automation engineers. Contact us today to learn more about our proven automated warehouse solutions. Voice picking systems deliver simple voice commands to employees wearing a headset, providing hands free instruction and scanning. Hands free scanning drastically improves productivity allowing employees to move efficiently and freely through the warehouse without the need to carry a scanner in one hand. Voice directed picking leads the operator throughout the warehouse in the most optimized path flow, verifying picks with instant scanning of SKUs and serial numbers. Replenishment operations also benefit from voice picking technology, offering improved efficiency in both pick and put applications. Voice directed picking improves productivity and significantly reduces labor expenses by eliminating wasted touches and bottlenecks in your order fulfillment process. Numina Group Offers Proven Voice Picking Solutions Numina Group is a leading warehouse automation company offering proven solutions with real-time warehouse control software and technologies. Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, is a powerful Warehouse Control and Execution System which easily integrates with your existing WMS or ERP system. RDS includes a host of flexible and scalable modules which improve productivity and profitability. Numina’s voice picking systems provide the following benefits:
Numina provides warehouse control with voice picking technology to a multitude of industries and applications, providing automation solutions to B2B, B2C, e-commerce, 3rd party logistics, healthcare, food and beverage distribution, consumer goods and many others. Numina Group offers more than 30 years of experience in warehouse automation with in-depth knowledge of automated technologies including voice picking, print and apply labeling, inline scanning for weight and dimension verification and other automated technologies, Our warehouse control system, Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, provides powerful real-time control of automated technologies, working together with your order entry system to maximize productivity. RDS™ improves key performance indicators such as order fulfillment accuracy, on-time delivery and zero errors. Numina Group is an industry leader in warehouse automation and design. We define, design and implement automated technologies which significantly improve productivity and profitability. Contact us today to speak with an engineer and learn more about our proven solutions with warehouse automation including voice picking systems. Inline scanning for weight and dimension verification provides a final quality audit in the pick and pack process, eliminating the need for operators to validate each carton. Numina Group is a leading warehouse automation company with in-depth knowledge of automated technologies to streamline distribution center processes. Numina offers Tier One Warehouse Control Systems which provide real-time automation of all order distribution processes. Over 25 years ago, Numina developed laser triangulation measurement technology which accurately scans and captures the dimension of cartons. This precision technology also called the “cuber” has become standard in many distribution centers around the world. Numina’s Scan-Weigh-Dimension, SWD, technology eliminates the need for operators to manually measure and record carton attributes, eliminating human error with increased speed and accuracy. Scan-Weigh-Dimension Technology Numina’s SWD weight measurements system utilizes third generation 3D camera sensors for consistent accuracy. SWD technology is an important component of top tier Warehouse Execution and Control Systems (WES-WCS). Numina offers tier one warehouse control with Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, which incorporates SWD technology to audit shipment weight and dimension based on data projected from order entry systems. SWD provides real-time verification to divert exceptions to a quality control hold area, preventing errors in shipping. This eliminates charge backs from freight carriers and improves customer satisfaction with improved quality control. Numina’s patented inline SWD technology can capture images of each shipment with a high-resolution camera and store each image for improved quality and customer service. Combine Inline SWD with Print and Apply Labeling Combining high speed SWD technology with automated print and apply labeling systems reaps big rewards in improved productivity, reducing costs and improving profit. SWD systems provide automated methods of choosing the freight carrier with the least costs based on carton specifications by capturing carton information with high speed scanning, communicating with shipping manifest systems which send the proper shipping label to the Print and Apply Labeling system. Numina is a leading warehouse automation company offering proven solutions with warehouse design and automated technologies. We help companies across North America to realize maximum productivity with streamlined distribution operations. Contact us today to learn more about our inline weight and dimension verification and print and apply labeling systems. Voice directed picking is proven to increase order fulfillment efficiency and accuracy in warehouses and distribution centers. Numina Group is a leading provider of voice picking systems utilized in applications across North America which require a high level of performance and automation. We help companies realize maximum throughput and profitability with advanced automated warehouse technologies.
Numina’s Voice Picking System manages the beginning stages of the order from the initial pick zone, integrating voice commands to direct operators to pick to cartons or split-case orders with a two-level picking module. Voice commands drive responses with hands free barcode scanning for pick and pack validation. Zone routing logic is integrated with automated conveyor systems to enhance the efficient movement of cartons throughout the required pick zones. Voice picking systems coupled with zone routing logic is proven to increase efficiency and eliminate human error, improving accuracy to 99.99%. Voice commands direct the operator to pick the correct box size and affix a barcode label, scanning the barcode directs the operator to the next pick location. Once the picks are complete for that zone, voice commands direct the operator to place the carton on an automated conveyor system. With zone routing, companies enjoy a streamlined and efficient picking process as the cartons only stop at locations required to complete the order without human directed decision making. Voice Picking with Warehouse Control Systems Numina’s Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, is powerful and robust warehouse control software which includes a family of pre-developed modules designed to grow with your business. Our voice picking technology includes a labor management module for labor tracking and reporting. Combine with additional technologies such as automated Print and Apply Labeling, PAL™, to further automate your order fulfillment process for maximum profitability. Numina provides warehouse process analysis and design with recommended automated technologies to meet your productivity and return on investment, ROI, goals. Our warehouse control system is proven to increase throughput and reduce expenses. Contact us today to learn more about our voice picking system with zone routing technology. When looking for a robust and powerful warehouse control and execution system, look no further the Numina Group’s Real-Time Distribution, RDS™. RDS™ is a Tier One Warehouse Control System offering flexibility with a family of automation modules. RDS™ automates and balances work orders with advanced technology such as voice directed picking systems, print and apply labeling, in-motion scanning with automated shipping sortation with weight and dimension verification and many additional automated technologies.
Warehouse Packing Automation Technology The packing automation module is an integral component of the warehouse control system, providing maximum throughput with reduced labor costs. This includes:
Process package or LTL shipments with maximum efficiency and accuracy with automated printing of packing sheets and shipping labels. Numina’s X-Press PAL™ automated print and apply labeling module processes up to 25 cartons per minute. Print-Fold-Insert, PFI™, technology prints on demand with accurate placement of shipping documents into and open tote or container. PFI™ will automatically print, fold, stack and insert up to 10 8.5” x 11” packing sheet documents per carton, on sizes ranging from 4” x 6” up to 30” x 48”. PFI technology processes up to 13 cartons per minute (CPH), incorporating additional units is an option for high-speed processing of larger volumes. In-Line Scanning and Automated Sorting Numina Group is a leading warehouse automation company offering both pick to carton software combined with Scan-Weigh-Dimension, SWD, conveyor sorting in real-time control. Automated cartonization coupled with SWD technology driven by a robust warehouse control system, WCS, deliver maximum throughput and cost savings. Numina’s SWD technology features RDS™ Webcam Vision Capture for increased quality control. High resolution content images are triggered by scanning, time-stamped and saved to the WCS-WES database. Numina’s powerful Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, is a robust warehouse control system which is proven to improve throughput and accuracy while decreasing labor costs and errors. This equates to improved productivity and profitability. Numina Group is a leading warehouse automation company offering real-time warehouse control and execution. We integrate state-of-the-art technologies into your existing warehouse management or enterprise resource planning system. Contact us today to learn more about our powerful and robust warehouse control system with high performing automated technologies. Searching for a warehouse control system to improve your order distribution and fulfillment processes can be challenging. It may be difficult to find warehouse automation software that integrates with your existing WMS or ERP system. If you are looking for the automated warehouse solution that easily integrates with your existing systems, you need to check out Real-Time Distribution by Numina Group. RDS™ is a powerful Warehouse Execution and Control (WES-WCS) system with advanced automated technologies to streamline order processing for maximum productivity.
RDS is more flexible than traditional systems with a full family of modules driving automated technologies in real time, operating in sub-milliseconds. RDS processes high-volume continual operations with unsurpassed performance, meeting the demands of distribution centers across North America. Real-Time Distribution Warehouse Execution and Control RDS works with your existing WMS and ERP systems to bridge the gap between your information systems, material requirement planning systems and automated equipment, providing real time execution of all processes working together. RDS drives advanced warehouse automation technologies which include Voice Picking Systems, Print and Apply Labeling Systems, Pick to Light and Put to Light, in-motion scanning, automated conveyor systems and more. Numina’s RDS Voice™ is proven to improve accuracy to 99.99%, while increasing productivity up to 35%. Operators are directed with easy to understand voice commands through an optimized path flow from a wearable headset, providing hands free picking and scanning. X-Press PAL™ and X-Press PAL Plus™ perform automated label printing and application to boxes at a rate of up to 900 cartons per hour. Incorporating automated scanning for vision audit, weight and dimension verification eliminates bottlenecks in the packing and staging areas. Our print and apply solutions are the highest performing systems available today. Numina Group is a leader among warehouse automation companies, providing tier one warehouse execution and control systems that meet the demands of high-volume operations. Our skilled engineers perform detailed process studies to recommend the automated technologies that will provide the best return on investment, typically within 12-15 months. Contact us today to learn more about our high performance warehouse control system. A leading retail order fulfillment company that processed orders for more than 250 retail stores recently replaced their paper picking process with voice picking technology, increasing productivity by an average of 35 percent. In addition to productivity gains, the new voice picking system provided an accuracy level of 99.96% to this company which has more than one million active SKUs operating in a 350,000 square foot facility.
Moving from a paper-based picking system to a modern voice picking system seemed like a monumental task, but with the help of an experienced warehouse automation company, they implemented the new automated warehouse technology with great success. Numina Provides Warehouse Automation Solutions The Numina Group was chosen to implement warehouse automation technology for this retail fulfillment giant, which was utilizing a manual system that was primarily paper based for all picking and replenishment functions. Numina Group was brought in to analyze the operation and provide a detailed design study with automation recommendations. The current operation consisted of pickers following paper instructions and individually picking each item using price label sheets across four standard pick zones. Picks ranged from 30 items to 300 per store, all picked into totes. Once manual picking was complete, a conveyor sorted and transported the totes to the staging area to prepare for shipping. Employees picked items for an average of 63 retail stores per day. Some stores had shipping requirements of 35-40 totes per day while other larger stores required up to 175 totes per day. This paper picking process was very labor intensive and was draining resources and profits. Numina Performs Warehouse Design Studies Numina Group began with a detailed process design study to evaluate the best automation technologies that would provide the most streamlined and cost-efficient solution with maximum return on investment. Numina partnered with company personnel including operations team members and executives to analyze the current order fulfillment process, then defined the leanest approach in a detailed flow chart showing projected return on investment. Multi-modal voice picking technology with hands free barcode scanning was chosen as the warehouse automation technology which would provide the highest and fastest return on investment (ROI). Numina’s study showed that voice picking technology could provide a complete ROI within one year. Implementation of Numina’s voice picking system has exceeded expectations with improvements in productivity of 35% and accuracy to 99.96%, which will provide an even faster ROI. For warehouse automation solutions, be sure to talk with the automation specialists at Numina Group. We provide comprehensive warehouse automation services from defining and designing warehouse systems to implementing Tier One Warehouse Execution and Control systems. Contact us today to learn how you can increase productivity and profitability. It takes more than automated order entry and warehouse management software to truly deliver a fully automated warehouse where each department is working together and meeting production requirements with real-time data. Incorporating a warehouse execution and control system into your distribution process reaps big rewards with increased productivity and profitability. Numina Group Offers Real-Time Warehouse Control The Numina Group offers real-time warehouse control with powerful warehouse software and automated technologies working together to streamline pick, pack and ship functions. Our Warehouse Execution and Control System (WES-WCS), Real-Time Distribution, RDS™, provides valuable benefits to our customers resulting in increased performance and profits. RDS is a family of flexible modules which integrates fully with your existing warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning system (ERP) to deliver automation solutions which provide maximum cost saving efficiency and increase in profits. RDS is powerful warehouse software which drives the following automation solutions: Scan-Weigh-Dimension – Inline scanning which automatically verifies weight and dimension also provides vision inspection and sorting functions. Our inline DIM measurement system closes the loop in pack and ship operations using the actual weight and dimensions to validate content of the order and ensure the lowest parcel shipping costs. One-Step and One-Step-Plus™ - Automatic printing and applying of shipping labels and documents drastically improves labeling operations saving manual labor expenses while increasing accuracy. One-Step-Plus maintains compliance with pharmaceutical and medical device distribution processes which require labeling on the outside the carton. RDS Voice™ - Voice Picking Technology greatly improves throughput and accuracy by directing operators with the most optimized SKU path for pick and put processes. Hands-free scanning drastically improves productivity of warehouse personnel with voice direction and automatic scanning. Regardless of your order fulfillment operation, the need to increase throughput and accuracy while reducing manual labor costs has never been greater. Numina Group is recognized as a leading warehouse automation company, providing comprehensive services to streamline pick, pack and ship functions for high profitability. Contact us today to speak with an engineer and learn how we partner with our customers to deliver total automated warehouse solutions. |
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