GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next day delivery has become an indispensable luxury for last-minute shoppers, but now companies are experimenting with same-day delivery services. According to a recent report from The Boston Consulting Group, given the option 51 percent of respondents would use same-day delivery for last minute gifts.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution center, is helping retailers gain an edge among competitors by installing solutions to provide same-day delivery. Dematic offers a wide range of solutions that enable retailers to equip their warehouses with systems that pick, pack, sort and ship goods at a reliable and quick rate.
“Customers are looking to same-day delivery to provide convenient and affordable service,” said Mike Khodl, Dematic, Vice President of Solution Development. “In an age of instant gratification, retailers need automation and intelligent software within their warehouses to deliver to customers immediately. We’re on a path where same day delivery will become the norm.”
For example, a new goods-to-the-picker order fulfillment system can help retailers pick, pack and ship store orders quickly and effectively from the distribution center. The system delivers items to an operator in a configuration that allows for high rate and accurate order assembly. The solution, engineered by Dematic, is called RapidPick. It consists of a highly engineered operator workstation that rotates containers of items in to and out of the station so that the operator can efficiently pick items into an order container. This enables retailers to quickly pick items and send them to a shipping company within minutes of when the order is placed.
“By investing in back-end fulfillment solutions, a retailer gains a competitive edge with its consumers who demand the correct product, in as little time as possible,” said Khodl.
Dematic products are modular and scalable, enabling the solutions to fit within any facility space or automation requirements. Its systems reduce downtime within the warehouse, ensuring goods are constantly moving and the facility is operating to capacity.
For more information regarding Dematic and/or how the company is helping retailers prepare for same-day delivery, please contact Cheryl Falk at 262-860-6715 or Cheryl.Falk@dematic.com.
About Dematic
Dematic is a global engineering company that provides a comprehensive range of intelligent warehouse logistics and materials handling solutions. With a global knowledge network of more than 4,000 skilled logistics professionals, Dematic is able to provide customers with a unique perspective in world-class materials handling solution design. Our commitment to solution development, combined with engineering centers and manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, ensures Dematic has the range and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost-effective solutions globally. Our successful track record has led to the development and implementation of more than 5,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium, and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors. Dematic generates a global business volume of approximately $1.3 billion.
