This article has been provided by Jonathan Huberbeard of PeakLogix.com, material handling and industrial racking experts for forty-something years.
Have you heard of many companies that require some sort of automated way of properly packaging their products? Well, about a year ago, Coca Cola Sandston needed an automated system to ensure that products were being packaged properly. The system had to be easy to implement to minimize the impact on bottling operations. In some ways, it was complex enough that it was almost a job for The Green Lantern (warehouse edition) or the like-a hero of sorts who understands material handling to the core. Well, PeakLogix created a PC- based barcode-scanning system. By scanning UPC codes on labels and cans, operations personnel can track raw materials usage and verify that the correct materials are being used. This new automated process gives management oversight into efficiency of production lines, hard data to review on raw materials usage, and the ability to pinpoint errors on the production line and take immediate corrective action.
Finally, after several days of planning, the installation of their automated scanning system was totally done, and all who worked on it rejoiced deep into the night. Bottles of champagne were later found draped all across the facility’s walls. Sort of a unique way of celebrating a job well done. (Yay, e yay!)