Sortation Systems automate the identification and organisation of items, ensuring they are routed to the correct destinations within the facility. By enhancing speed and accuracy, these systems are an excellent solution for warehouses experiencing growth in inbound and outbound goods. 

Key Applications for Sortation Systems: 

  • Goods In: Routing products from goods-in to storage. 
  • Picking: Transferring items from storage to automated packing areas. 
  • Despatch: Moving products from packing to goods out, including postcode and carrier sortation. 

Sortation systems utilise advanced technology, including barcode scanners, to identify products based on pre-programmed criteria such as size or type, directing them to their appropriate locations. Depending on your warehouse’s specific requirements, these systems may incorporate robots, conveyors, and other automated equipment to optimise operations. 

Wearable technology, such as ProGlove, is a game-changer for warehouse sortation processes. By enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and worker productivity, these devices guide employees during inbound or outbound sorting, ensuring items are placed in the correct bins or chutes. With visual or haptic feedback, wearables reduce errors and streamline workflows.

  • Affordable Solution: A low-cost technology application to enhance operations. 
  • Optimised Workflows: Breathe’s workflow optimisation reduces touch points and improves user interaction. 
  • Improved Ergonomics: Lightweight, comfortable design supports worker efficiency. 
  • WMS-Free Integration: No warehouse management system integration required. 
  • Labour Savings: Achieve 10-15% reductions in labour costs. 
  • Rapid ROI: Realise return on investment in less than 30 days  
  • Labour Savings: Achieve 30-40% reductions in labour costs. 
  • Rapid ROI: See a return on investment in less than one year. 
  • Versatile Integration: Readily connects with multiple picking processes. 
  • Optimised Workflow: Compatible with Orquestr8’s replenishment and picking modules. 
  • Quick Onboarding: Improved speed to competency for operators. 

Robotic Sortation

Robotic Sortation with Libiao tilt tray robots is a game-changing solution for replenishment and picking operations. With the capability to process 1,500 units into 100 chutes per hour, these robots significantly boost productivity. Real-time updates to the WMS through Breathe’s Orquestr8 WES ensure clarity and enable rapid decision-making and adjustments.

Mechanical Sortation

Mechanical Sorters, such as the Eurosort Tilt Tray, are versatile and efficient tools for enhancing warehouse operations. Whether in semi-automated settings or fully automated environments, these sorters provide accurate and reliable sorting capabilities that seamlessly integrate with existing systems. 

Applications of Mechanical Sorters: 

  • Semi-Automated Operations: Complement automated conveyors and scanning systems with precise and efficient sorting. 
  • Fully Automated Operations: Integrate with robotic picking systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and advanced WMS for end-to-end automation.

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