Our press release for Ecommerce sites meeting Christmas demand is here: http://uk.prweb.com/releases/automatedwarehousesystems/keymas/prweb10261021.htm

Read how the rapid growth in ecommerce sales has had a significant impact on midlands based, Keymas Ltd, leading provider of automated warehouse systems in the run up to Christmas 2012 press release we have put out. The aim is to showcase our Ecommerce area of growth for our automated warehouse systems.

The run up to Christmas is the busiest time of the year for warehouse staff and arguably the most stressful. The peak in trade means that businesses are under pressure to deliver goods to meet increased demand and achieve festive targets. Now is the perfect time to ensure that your warehouse is organised. Your system should be both practical and efficient which translates to simple to understand and easy to use.

Keeping an up-to-date record of your inventory is an important basic to adhere to.  Make sure that you record every product that you have in stock along with the quantity. Divide products into categories depending on their size, weight or even popularity. If you have too much of one product, why not consider putting it on sale to make room for new stock?

Warehouse management

Even the most experienced warehouse staff can make mistakes during the picking process so it is important that you use labels and barcodes to keep track of your stock. Linking your barcodes up to your warehouse management system will ensure that quantities available are automatically updated, so you are aware of low stock levels. Setting up automatic re-ordering may also be possible. Barcodes provide quick and accurate data processing making your handling, picking and distribution systems more efficient. Labelling products is also a good idea, especially if you have new temporary staff working over the Christmas period. For best practice ensure your labels coincide with aisles and shelf numbers, to make products easier to find.

Pallet Racking

Whether you are a large or small business you will benefit from some form of pallet racking. Pallet racking is an efficient and safe way of stacking your stock, preventing it from unnecessary damage. Whilst it is a fantastic way of storing your products, it is essential that you carry out regular inspection to ensure that your racks remain intact and that any damage is recorded and repaired immediately. The more organised your warehouse is, the more products you can store and potentially sell.

Larger warehouses may also benefit from installing a conveyor system. First decide what needs to be achieved, enabling you to determine whether you require a simple conveyor layout or a more extensive design that covers the whole of your warehouse. Conveyor systems are compact and improve the use of space, enabling you to achieve smoother and efficient transportation of stock.

Although the run up to Christmas is a busy, hectic period it is important that you ensure that your staff are complying with safety guidelines and regulations. The cleaner and more organised your warehouse is, the happier and safer your staff will be, raising both morale and productivity.

Although it would be a fun direction to go in, we at Keymas arn’t developing miniature conveyors but a bit of fun with tilt-shift photography (Tilt–shift photography is the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. More info here).

Here is our gallery of ‘minuture conveyors’ (Actually our normal conveyor system images but with the tilt-shift effect applied), just for fun. Click on the image to see the bigger versions.

Automation in the warehouse can play a key role in an organisation and it’s growth. If a company is looking to automate the dispatch, picking, warehouse operations and goods movement around the warehouse then automating the process can save time, money and increase accuracy and traceability.

The advantages include:

Elimination of mistakes

New case study, increasing pick rates and orders at a leading distributor. This case study features a large distribution company that Keymas came up with a conveyor system design that would offer both flexibility and efficiency savings, and potentially increase the turnover of the warehouse. Keymas looked at the whole pick process, the order profile, the product profile, the size and shape and weight of products and designed a system that increased the pick rates and order fulfillment at the company.

To download this case study please visit the case study page here.

The system used automatic print and apply, automatic document feed/Pick list, pcik routing, automatic transfers, multiple floors, arm radio terminals and automated dispatch.

For more information please contact us for a more indepth case study.

For many decades, may be from the beginning of motion pictures era, robots and fancy developed self replicating machines played a major role in portraying man

After a successful show we are back to normal here at Keymas, part from the snow. The IMHX 2010 show was a success and our stand attracted enquiries for new conveyor system and consultancy work. Below is the video that we used at the show and an image of our stand.

The show was attended by a large number of people involved in different areas of material handling. From fork lift truck to conveyor system and automation companies. Representations were from warehouse and automation software as well.

Photo by i360

Features and benefits

Keymas’ dedicated team of experienced conveyor system experts brings you the key features and benefits of introducing intelligent conveyor into your warehouse or distribution centre. Whether a simple conveyor layout or complex integrated system intelligent conveyor brings you the flexibility you need.

• Low power consumption
• Easily expandable conveyor lines
• Flexible and cost effective
• Compact and improves use of space
• Complete material handling and distribution solutions including intelligent software controls
• Achieve smoother, efficient material handling and distribution
• Minimal maintenance required
• Easy to install
• Equipped with PTM (Pick To Monitor), the cost effective alternative to Pick to Light system
• Multiple conveyor and heavy duty or high elevation supports
• Designed with safety features