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DPS - Dynamic Picking System
DPS - Dynamic Picking System
The highly dynamic and automated picking of small parts in DPS is supported by a pick-by-light system. DPS works according to both principles “goods-to-person” or '”person-to-goods”. Depending on the order structure, the items are arranged permanently or on demand in the pick front, which means that it is always optimized.
Level of automation
Semi-automated
Picking unit
Single items and small-volume products
Benefits
DPS allows direct storage and picking in an automated small parts warehouse (AS/RS( using pick-by-light. The replenishment of the picking zones integrated in the tote warehouse is exclusively system-controlled by stacker cranes of an automated small parts warehouse (AS/RS). The classification of the product structure is continuously reviewed and adjusted by DPS.
- Reduction of walking distances by 75 percent
- Picking from triple-deep flow channels
- ABC-compliant product supply to the pick front
- Replenishment of the pick front by automatic stacker cranes
- Footprint savings of up to 50% compared to conventional storage
Special features
Due to the static and dynamic provision of the stored items, the walking distances of the employees are reduced by up to 75%. End-to-end ergonomics plays an important role for all workstations - starting with the workstations for repacking the goods into totes and through to the picking workstations. The lifting and carrying of totes in the DPS is reduced to a minimum. The DPS supports different types of order picking: From tote into tote, from pallet into tote, from tote into the shipping carton, etc. Regardless of the picking type, the picker is always guided by a pick-by-light system.
Industry sector
Retail / Distribution