Picking Tunnels

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The picking process can be a real issue for many warehouse operations – particularly when it involves individual products, cases and part-pallets.

Picking Tunnels & Replenishment Systems

Picking tunnels can create a safe, high performance picking solution with a dedicated, FLT-free area, easy to access products and constantly available picking face.

The picking tunnel is created using a mezzanine structure with buffer stock above and a gravity-fed mini pallet live system to feed the products to the picking area.

By using systems such as radio shuttle racking, pallet live or push back racking to provide the buffer stock above, the travel times throughout the entire process are completely minimised.

The system can also be enhanced with a built in empty pallet removal system, a traffic light warning system to prioritise replenishment requirements or automated conveyors.

Key Benefits

  • Dedicated highly efficient picking areaDedicated highly efficient picking area
  • Easy to access and constant picking faceEasy to access and constant picking face
  • Safe working environment for pickers and FLT driversSafe working environment for pickers and FLT drivers
  • Minimal travel times for pickers and FLTsMinimal travel times for pickers and FLTs
  • Buffer Stock can be FILO or FIFOBuffer Stock can be FILO or FIFO
  • Suitable for small and large picking environmentsSuitable for small and large picking environments
  • Can feature traffic light system to prioritise replenishment Can feature traffic light system to prioritise replenishment
  • Empty pallets easily removedEmpty pallets easily removed
  • Potential to automate certain aspects of picking and replenishmentPotential to automate certain aspects of picking and replenishment

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