Camelot 3PL Software Case Studies InterChange Group Enhances Cold Storage Efficiency with IoT Integration

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InterChange Group Enhances Cold Storage Efficiency with IoT Integration

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Applicable Industries	Specialty Vehicles
Applicable Functions	Procurement Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Picking, Sorting & Positioning
Services	System Integration
Challenge	InterChange Group, a cold-storage warehousing and distribution company, was faced with the challenge of increasing the efficiency of its cold storage facility to better service a local customer. The company needed to prove its capability to handle growing volumes in the future. The specific challenge was to integrate their new fleet of semi-automated forklifts with the Camelot Excalibur Warehouse Management System (WMS). The deployment of this technology investment, especially with temperature and date-sensitive food products, within a tight timeline, posed significant challenges. Read More
About Customer	InterChange Group, based in Harrisonburg, VA, is a company that performs cold-storage warehousing and distribution for major U.S. food producers and other suppliers around the world. The company was looking to increase the efficiency of its cold storage facility to better service a local customer and prove its capability to handle growing volumes in the future. InterChange Group made a significant investment in semi-automated forklifts and needed to integrate this new fleet with the Camelot Excalibur Warehouse Management System. Read More
Solution	Camelot worked closely with InterChange to understand the automation technology and operational requirements. The project was divided into two parts: integration of the semi-automated forklifts with Excalibur WMS for full-pallet picking and putaway, and implementation of the layer-pick operation using a more centralized replenishment system. The Camelot Excalibur WMS used an intermediary interface to communicate directly with the forklift’s onboard computers. As orders were received via EDI from the supplier, Excalibur determined the most efficient pick-location and forklift to pull the order. The layer-pick line was used for order quantities that were less than full-pallet. The WMS had the intelligence to recognize if the layer-pick line or a hand-pick process should be used to fill the order. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)

Applicable Industries

Specialty Vehicles

Applicable Functions

Procurement

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Picking, Sorting & Positioning

Services

System Integration

Challenge

InterChange Group, a cold-storage warehousing and distribution company, was faced with the challenge of increasing the efficiency of its cold storage facility to better service a local customer. The company needed to prove its capability to handle growing volumes in the future. The specific challenge was to integrate their new fleet of semi-automated forklifts with the Camelot Excalibur Warehouse Management System (WMS). The deployment of this technology investment, especially with temperature and date-sensitive food products, within a tight timeline, posed significant challenges.

About Customer

InterChange Group, based in Harrisonburg, VA, is a company that performs cold-storage warehousing and distribution for major U.S. food producers and other suppliers around the world. The company was looking to increase the efficiency of its cold storage facility to better service a local customer and prove its capability to handle growing volumes in the future. InterChange Group made a significant investment in semi-automated forklifts and needed to integrate this new fleet with the Camelot Excalibur Warehouse Management System.

Solution

Camelot worked closely with InterChange to understand the automation technology and operational requirements. The project was divided into two parts: integration of the semi-automated forklifts with Excalibur WMS for full-pallet picking and putaway, and implementation of the layer-pick operation using a more centralized replenishment system. The Camelot Excalibur WMS used an intermediary interface to communicate directly with the forklift’s onboard computers. As orders were received via EDI from the supplier, Excalibur determined the most efficient pick-location and forklift to pull the order. The layer-pick line was used for order quantities that were less than full-pallet. The WMS had the intelligence to recognize if the layer-pick line or a hand-pick process should be used to fill the order.

Impact #1	The integration of the semi-automated forklifts with the Camelot Excalibur WMS and the implementation of the layer-pick operation using a centralized replenishment system significantly increased the efficiency of the warehouse. The WMS was able to determine the most efficient pick-location and forklift to pull the order, and also recognize if the layer-pick line or a hand-pick process should be used to fill the order. This resulted in a smoother, more efficient operation with fewer people involved. The successful implementation of this solution has strengthened the relationship between InterChange and Camelot, with both companies sharing a focus on growth and understanding the needs of the customer.

Impact #1

The integration of the semi-automated forklifts with the Camelot Excalibur WMS and the implementation of the layer-pick operation using a centralized replenishment system significantly increased the efficiency of the warehouse. The WMS was able to determine the most efficient pick-location and forklift to pull the order, and also recognize if the layer-pick line or a hand-pick process should be used to fill the order. This resulted in a smoother, more efficient operation with fewer people involved. The successful implementation of this solution has strengthened the relationship between InterChange and Camelot, with both companies sharing a focus on growth and understanding the needs of the customer.

Benefit #1	Integration of semi-automated forklifts with WMS for efficient full-pallet picking and putaway
Benefit #2	Implementation of the layer-pick operation using a centralized replenishment system doubled the throughput
Benefit #3	Efficient order fulfillment with fewer people involved

Benefit #1

Integration of semi-automated forklifts with WMS for efficient full-pallet picking and putaway

Benefit #2

Implementation of the layer-pick operation using a centralized replenishment system doubled the throughput

Benefit #3

Efficient order fulfillment with fewer people involved

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InterChange Group Enhances Cold Storage Efficiency with IoT Integration

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