Swisslog’s CarryPick installed for toy retailer

"This order is a breakthrough for us in many ways," says Hans Sparf, Swisslog's Head of Nordic Sales & Consulting. “Not only are we excited to be delivering our first CarryPick solution, we are also delighted to work together with DB Schenker Logistics in implementing this unique automated solution in their Logistics Center in Arlandastad, Sweden.”

The CarryPick solution consists of 65 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), 1,500 mobile racking units and seven ergonomic workstations, installed together with Swisslog's proprietary control systems, WarehouseManager. This is the first time the full scale CarryPick solution will be implemented; designed together with DB Schenker Logistics to provide Lekmer.com with an automated supply chain that guarantees faster order processing and higher quality as well as lower handling costs.

PRODUCTIVITY LEVELS

"Together with Swisslog, we have developed an inventory management solution that is unique for online businesses in Europe. It is designed to deliver levels of productivity that exceed all manual solutions in the industry," says Anders Holmberg, Business Development Manager of DB Schenker Logistics.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

CarryPick combines transportable racks, robots and warehouse management software with mobile multi-functional workstations, providing retailers with a flexible, scalable solution that can adjust quickly to their changing requirements. The automated storage and goods-to-person order fulfilment system is specifically designed for the intralogistics requirements of e-commerce businesses, where product variability, delivery times and cost efficiency are daily challenges.

"We are very excited to be rolling out this solution," says James Sharples, Managing Director of Swisslog in the UK, "not just because we know it will greatly benefit the customer, but also because it is a fantastic application of automation technology and shows a new level of progress within the logistics sector."

More information here.