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Use Case
Optimized storage processes for leading water technology group
Xylem was faced with the challenge of improving efficiency and accuracy in its small parts warehouse with around 1,000 unfinished items. The previous picking system with paper lists caused long processing times, high error rates and complicated training of new employees. To solve these problems and optimize the warehouse processes, Xylem decided to switch to a modern pick-by-light system. Find out how our customized solution helped Xylem overcome these challenges and achieve significant improvements.
About Xylem
Xylem is a global water technology company that provides innovative solutions to improve water management. Xylem Analytics focuses on sensor and analytics technologies for the water industry. With a global network of experts and a deep understanding of customer needs, they are specialists in the precise measurement and management of water. Through the Xylem Watermark® CSR program, you are involved in projects to ensure water availability and quality for future generations.
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Smart pick-by-light solution for Xylem
Watch the video to see how Xylem uses the oneGRID Pick-by-Light system in the production warehouse. The large display on the picking trolley guides employees to the storage location with optimum route guidance. Bright LED strips on the shelving system indicate the correct bin. Picking is confirmed ergonomically via capacitive buttons on the picking trolley. oneGRID relieves warehouse staff of reading, searching, identifying and checking tasks and improves picking accuracy to 99.9%.
OPTIMIZE LOGISTICS PROCESSES
Task and problems
Xylem was faced with the challenge of improving efficiency and accuracy in its small parts warehouse for raw materials. The company was previously using paper lists for picking. This method presented several significant problems:
1. time-consuming: manually searching for and picking raw items using paper lists was time-consuming and resulted in long processing times for orders. This inhibited overall productivity and led to delays in production.
2. susceptibility to errors: The use of paper lists was prone to errors. Mix-ups and incorrect withdrawals were frequent, which caused additional costs and effort for corrections and impaired the reliability of the warehouse system.
3. training new employees: introducing new employees to the existing system was complicated and time-consuming. Without a clearly structured and intuitive system, new employees had to undergo intensive training to familiarize themselves with the warehouse processes.
With the aim of optimizing the biggest problems - time expenditure, error rate and training time for new employees - Xylem opted for a technologically advanced solution with Pick-by-Light.
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OPTIMIZE STORAGE PROCESSES
Our solution concept for Xylem:
We have successfully installed the oneGRID Pick-by-Light system in the small parts warehouse for our customer Xylem. This warehouse contains 1000 raw articles, which are distributed across around 30 shelves. To ensure optimum functionality, almost 300 meters of smart LED strips were installed. The system is supplemented by two mobile picking trolleys, which are used for multi-order picking. We have also developed a customized interface to Xylem's ERP system, which transfers the orders to the oneGRID software in real time.
Efficiency and precision in the small parts warehouse:
- Increased productivity: Thanks to the oneGRID pick-by-light system in combination with the mobile picking trolleys, productivity has increased by up to 50 percent. This means that Xylem is now able to process significantly more orders in less time.
- Increased accuracy: The accuracy of picking raw materials has been increased to an impressive 99.9 percent. This precision reduces errors and thus minimizes the costs and effort required for corrections.
- Faster training: The oneGRID system has considerably simplified and accelerated the training of new employees. New employees are quickly guided to the correct storage location via the route guidance system. Items are picked and confirmed intuitively using the smart pick-by-light buttons with bright LEDs and a clear display.
Overall, our solution enables Xylem to manage its warehouse much more efficiently and precisely, which leads to a significant improvement in operational processes. With the oneGRID system, we have created a customized solution that is perfectly tailored to the needs of Xylem's raw materials warehouse.
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