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Honeywell Business Unit Runs Smoothly with Speedier Supply Chain

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Warehouse Automation
Challenge	Provide rapid, efficient order processing and delivery of automotive aftermarket parts throughout North America. Read More
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Customer Name	Honeywell Read More
Solution	UPS Supply Chain Solutions analyzed the Honeywell CPG network and determined that operations at the five distribution centers could be consolidated efficiently into two facilities equipped with advanced logistics technology. These distribution centers optimize the network's service levels and help reduce overall supply chain complexity. Both distribution centers use sophisticated IT systems and automation that can significantly reduce order cycle time and provide real-time order tracking from order entry to final delivery. An electronic "pick-to-light" system and customized warehouse management system (WMS) guides workers rapidly through high-density inventory areas to fill orders, raising the order accuracy to nearly 100 percent. Electronic eyes and scales monitor the sequence and weight of cartons as they travel on high-speed conveyor belts for automatic sorting to proper pallet locations. Read More Log in to view content
Data Collected	Inventory Cycle Count, Logistics Cost, Order Accuracy, Parts and material pricing, Supply Chain Optimization Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Warehouse Automation

Challenge

Provide rapid, efficient order processing and delivery of automotive aftermarket parts throughout North America.

About Customer

Customer Name

Honeywell

Solution

UPS Supply Chain Solutions analyzed the Honeywell CPG network and determined that operations at the five distribution centers could be consolidated efficiently into two facilities equipped with advanced logistics technology. These distribution centers optimize the network's service levels and help reduce overall supply chain complexity.

Both distribution centers use sophisticated IT systems and automation that can significantly reduce order cycle time and provide real-time order tracking from order entry to final delivery. An electronic "pick-to-light" system and customized warehouse management system (WMS) guides workers rapidly through high-density inventory areas to fill orders, raising the order accuracy to nearly 100 percent. Electronic eyes and scales monitor the sequence and weight of cartons as they travel on high-speed conveyor belts for automatic sorting to proper pallet locations.

Data Collected

Inventory Cycle Count, Logistics Cost, Order Accuracy, Parts and material pricing, Supply Chain Optimization

Impact #1	[Data Management - Data Accuracy] Improved order accuracy and cycle times.
Impact #2	[Efficiency Improvement - Operation] Consolidated multiple shipments into single purchase orders.

Impact #1

[Data Management - Data Accuracy]
Improved order accuracy and cycle times.

Impact #2

[Efficiency Improvement - Operation]
Consolidated multiple shipments into single purchase orders.

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Honeywell Business Unit Runs Smoothly with Speedier Supply Chain

Operational Impact