Client:
Automated Laundry Service
Increase fulfillment + growth
Our Role:
CONCEPT DESIGN, ENGINEERING
Services:
AUTOMATION INTEGRATION
THE PROJECT
PeakLogix helped HandCraft Services reimagine how it could fulfill nearly 8 million pounds of linens and apparel annually.
HandCraft expanded into a new facility to advance its business performance with three key goals: improve inventory tracking and control, create greater operational efficiencies, and increase the utilization of floor space. We helped them achieve these goals in partnership with SSI Schaefer.
SOLUTION
PeakLogix designed and implemented an automated goods-to-man picking process, effectively moving clean, folded linens to storage and then to transportation as needed. The state-of-the-art operations centers on a WMS and radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to pairs custom conveyor equipment and vertical storage (automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS)) to increase operational efficiencies.
PROJECT SPECS
- One (1) Schaefer Miniload Crane with Goods-to-Man Picking
- SSI Schaefer Totes with Antibacterial Coating
- One (1) Aisle Miniload Crane
- AS/RS with 900 Tote Capacity
With this implementation, the client was able to expand storage; increase productivity; reduce errors, labor costs and fulfillment time; and improve workforce scalability and employee safety.
13% growth
with no impact to operations
20% decrease
in time to fulfill
3-4 years
return on investment
Here’s an overview of how we brought this project to life in partnership with SSI Schaefer.