UK supply chain partner Wincaton has deployed the VersaTile automation solution to boost productivity and speed at its high-volume, shared user e-fulfilment facility in Northampton, UK.
The facility is the first to benefit from this new technology, which uses a unique 3D configuration to rapidly increase pick and presentation rates, saving space and increasing efficiencies.
VersaTile is an automated, modular system of moving tiles for quickly bringing goods to pickers within a warehouse. Its implementation is expected to deliver a fivefold increase in pick and presentation rates, facilitating order picking within minutes and delivering significant efficiency and productivity benefits for Wincanton customers.
Using its in-house development framework, Wincanton has designed and developed bespoke integration software that enables VersaTile to operate seamlessly with the company’s existing systems.
Paul Durkin, chief customer and innovation officer, Wincanton, commented, “Wincanton is accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technology for the benefit of its customers, and our exciting investment in this innovative tote-to-person picking solution from Versatile Automation will transform productivity and efficiency in our shared user e-fulfilment operations.”
Joni Rautavuori, chief executive at Versatile Automation, which develops the VersaTile solution, added, “Supply chains are under tremendous pressure to meet ever changing customer demands for shorter delivery times, higher flexibility and lower cost in a sustainable manner. VersaTile’s solution uses advanced technology to address these very challenges. Having Wincanton, a leading supply chain company in UK, as our first customer shows the credibility of VersaTile Automation’s technology and the trust in our experienced team behind it.”