Automation is on the mind of many companies. A proven solution to increase picking and sorting efficiency is the implementation of a sorter. However, these decisions require a lot of research before getting it right and the choices can be overwhelming. In this white paper, we discuss when the time is right to invest in automated sorting and guide you in selecting the right sorter for your process.
Creating order out of chaos
Sorters are used to sort items in warehouses, hubs or distribution centers based on their destinations. Random flows of items are combined into ready-to-ship groups. Sorting parameters depend on the type of company or logistic process. For example, postal or courier companies often sort by routes or postal code to gather all items for one driver. However, retail companies might sort the items per store. When looking at e-commerce or omnichannel orders, items can be sorted per order or if the amount of orders is very large, a combined batch of orders.
When sorting a batch of orders, a second sorting process is required to further consolidate the items into specific orders. This fine sorting could be done by using put-to-light cabinets or another manual sorting system like scan-to-sort.
