Hussman Increases the “Fruits of their Labor” with a Paced Food Display Cooler Assemby Line!

Hussman

System Overview:

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Since 1906, Hussmann has been inspiring solutions by helping retailers preserve and display fresh foods. Hussmann serves a wide variety of customers involved in the global cold chain. These include supermarkets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, drug stores, and food service establishments.

Hussman wanted to replace their existing food display cooler assembly line with three sub-assembly lines that would converge onto a main line.

System Overview:

Hussman Increases the “Fruits of their Labor” with a Paced Food Display Cooler Assemby Line!

Hussman

For more information, visit bastiansolutions.com or call (800) 772-0464

Business Challenges:• Systemic improvements in accuracy, traceability, and ef-

ficiencyneededtobeaddressedtomeetthedemandsof

major food retailers

• Integratingmaterialflowsfromambient,chillroom,andfreez-

er environments presented logistical challenges

• The new system had to meet future capacity demands of 30

trailers/day 55% reduction in labor for picking was needed

Key Technologies:• 850 positions of pick to light for full and split cases

• Vocollect voice picking system

• Hytrol Prosort high-speed shoe sorter

• Electroniczonezeropressureaccumulationconveyor

• 2three-levelpickmodules(ambient,freezer)

• In-line RFID capable “Print and Apply” machines

• Accusort camera scan tunnels for higher read rates

• 4Ambaflexpoweredspirals(2eachinambientandfreezer

locations)

• Exacta Warehouse Control System and Warehouse Manage-

ment System

• PC-Based Controls including 3-D Human Machine Interface

(HMI)

• Total of 3,300 feet of conveyor

Results:• System supports up to 40 trucks per single shift and is more

than capable of meeting future demands

• Pacing screens provide instant snapshots of operational

productivitytomanagementandoperatorsandsynchronizes

flowsbetweenpickzones

• The new JFC headquarters and distribution center is de-

signed with energy-saving and environmentally friendly

technology