The diverse challenges in the post and parcel industry with regard to the size, weight and shape variance of the items to be sorted push conventional flat sorters to their limits. The use of an AutoPocket system significantly expands the range of items that can be sorted. Cylindrical, light and bulky parcels and packages can be safely transported and sorted in the AutoPocket.
By using the AutoPocket system, Viaposte has succeeded in increasing the sorting capacity of the classic horizontal goods sorters for large and heavy parcels, as a large number of smaller and bulky parcels are now transported and sorted via the AutoPocket.
The AutoPocket system makes optimum use of the available space in the logistics hall thanks to its vertical design with stacked levels. As a result, Viaposte can now sort a large number of packages fully automatically to a wide variety of destinations, while maintaining the same footprint.
The pocket sorter system at Viaposte offers both several manual and one fully automatic infeeds into the AutoPocket.
With these two options, the logistics center is also well prepared for increasing shipping volumes.
The system recognizes which parcel belongs where directly when the parcel is transferred to the AutoPocket system.
A scanner captures the label and matches it with the RFID chip of the AutoPocket in the system. This means that the system always knows in which pocket which item is currently located.
With the AutoPocket, different sorting tasks can be handled simultaneously in one system. Viaposte uses the AutoPocket system for sorting mail items to both regional and national destinations.
National mail items are dropped directly into waiting gaylords. A gaylord contains items from a specified zip code area.
Regional parcels are temporarily stored in a dynamic buffer. As soon as all parcels for a delivery tour are available in the buffer, they are removed from the buffer and transported fully automatically to the target area, where they are dropped into the waiting container. The fully loaded target container is automatically transported to the packing for delivery.
Viaposte is a leading provider of logistics, transportation and service solutions in France. As a subsidiary of the La Poste Group, they are part of a strong network with decades of experience in the postal and logistics sector. As an innovation leader, Viaposte relies on state-of-the-art technologies and continuously develops new solutions to meet the requirements of its customers. Thanks to their many years of experience in the logistics sector, they know the specific requirements of the French market and adapt their solutions individually to the needs of their customers.
The AutoPocket® offers a modular solution for creative designs and extended use cases, which together enable a new level of efficiency in the fulfillment center. From sorting incoming goods to sequencing order items at the packing station to sorting outgoing goods, the AutoPocket® ensures a smooth process in intralogistics. The special ability to open and drop items at full speed creates new possibilities for automation in the loading and packing process.
