Hussman Increases the “Fruits of their Labor” with a Paced Food Display Cooler Assemby Line!
Hussman
System Overview:
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Since 1906, Hussmann has been inspiring solutions by helping retailers preserve and display fresh foods. Hussmann serves a wide variety of customers involved in the global cold chain. These include supermarkets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, drug stores, and food service establishments.
Hussman wanted to replace their existing food display cooler assembly line with three sub-assembly lines that would converge onto a main line.
System Overview:
Hussman Increases the “Fruits of their Labor” with a Paced Food Display Cooler Assemby Line!
Hussman
For more information, visit bastiansolutions.com or call (800) 772-0464
Business Challenges:• Systemic improvements in accuracy, traceability, and ef-
ficiencyneededtobeaddressedtomeetthedemandsof
major food retailers
• Integratingmaterialflowsfromambient,chillroom,andfreez-
er environments presented logistical challenges
• The new system had to meet future capacity demands of 30
trailers/day 55% reduction in labor for picking was needed
Key Technologies:• 850 positions of pick to light for full and split cases
• Vocollect voice picking system
• Hytrol Prosort high-speed shoe sorter
• Electroniczonezeropressureaccumulationconveyor
• 2three-levelpickmodules(ambient,freezer)
• In-line RFID capable “Print and Apply” machines
• Accusort camera scan tunnels for higher read rates
• 4Ambaflexpoweredspirals(2eachinambientandfreezer
locations)
• Exacta Warehouse Control System and Warehouse Manage-
ment System
• PC-Based Controls including 3-D Human Machine Interface
(HMI)
• Total of 3,300 feet of conveyor
Results:• System supports up to 40 trucks per single shift and is more
than capable of meeting future demands
• Pacing screens provide instant snapshots of operational
productivitytomanagementandoperatorsandsynchronizes
flowsbetweenpickzones
• The new JFC headquarters and distribution center is de-
signed with energy-saving and environmentally friendly
technology