EcoPocket®

EcoPocket® – Intelligent sorting solution for e-commerce

EcoPocket® combines garments on hangers (GOH) and flat folded goods (FFG) in one system. The loading of EcoPocket® takes place at different locations within the warehouse, compensating different picking speeds. The system forms buffers in order to carry out waves regardless of the picking progress. The buffer option can also be used for efficient integration of returned goods or fast-moving items in order to increase the efficiency of the fulfillment center. EcoPocket® sequences the individual bags in the system and directs them to the packing stations in the correct order.

EcoPocket® – Flow of goods in warehouse operations

Benefits

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Consolidate

Collecting items from different stocking technologies and picking speeds within the warehouse

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Synchronize

Sequencing orders for efficient packing process

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Balance

Load-Balancing at packing based on individual packing speeds

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After sorting, the goods are made available to the packing stations according to order and in the specified sequence. Monitors show additional information, such as the number of parts in the order, the type of packaging or even product photos of the parts to be packaged. Operators now remove the goods from the bags and pack them according to customer orders.

EcoPocket® also works together with the roll adapter. Hanging and flat goods in one system.

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Optional functional extensions

Interesting additional functions of the intelligent sorting solution can be integrated for new systems, but also in existing systems.

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Dynamic buffer

The dynamic buffer is an optional system component for items that are not assigned to an order. This component is therefore suitable for so-called pre-picks and return items.

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Automatic Loading

Pockets can be loaded automatically via a robot arm if required. The articles are transferred to the DFT EcoPocket® or AutoPocket® from KLT containers or via spring base trolleys.

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Automatic Packing

Right-size shipping cartons around the items to be shipped or skillfully thread them into the shipping bag. The automatic or semi-automatic integration of packaging machines is another option for DFT EcoPocket® / AutoPocket® systems.

Technical Details

Use cases

e-commerce Sequencing and Retail Sequencing/Sortation

Scalability

From small systems for item sorting with 20,000 pockets to large systems with more than 1,000,000 pockets

Throuput

7,500-10,000 Pockets system performance per hour per Modul. Technical performance is at 10,000-13,000 pockets per hour. The amount of system modules in one installation is technically unlimited

Targets

DFT EcoPocket packing station for manual removal of the load.

Goods

Goods with a maximum size of 500 x 380 x 150mm (HxWxD) and a maximum weight of up to 3 kg

Options

A dynamic buffer can be integrated into the AutoPocket™ system to hold returned items or pre-picks for quick and efficient access in the fulfillment process.