Automation / Putwall
Reduce Walk Time & Amplify throughput using Putwalls
Optimization using Batch Picking and Downstream Order Sorting
Dedicated Cubbies for Consolidating Orders
Optimizing Warehouse Operations for
Seamless Order Sorting & Packing
Sorting & Consolidation
A Putwall consists of multiple Carts/Shelves that are grouped together to form an aggregate of cubbies for Order/Carton sort for eCommerce fulfillment, sorting of inventory from multi-SKU LPNs to single-SKU LPNs for putaway etc.
Inventory is batch picked for multiple Orders/Cartons (Wave) and brought to a Putwall for Sorting/Consolidation. The batch picking process can be done using VCO’s batch <Pick Carts>.
A Putwall is typically sized such that the users performing the PUT or the PACK don’t have to take more than 2-3 steps to complete the operation.
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How Putwall Works ?
The Batch Picked Inventory can consist of Mixed SKUs or Single SKU LPNs/Totes.
For processing Mixed SKU LPNs/Totes, each Individual Unit is scanned to perform the Sort Process.
For Single SKU LPNs/Totes, multiple units can be inducted at the same time decreasing the number of scans required and increasing productivity.
Packout of completed Orders/Cartons can be done using Light Directed devices on the back of the Putwall or leveraging the devices on the front.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a putwall in a warehouse?
A Putwall consists of multiple carts or shelves grouped together to form an aggregate of cubbies for Order/Carton sort for eCommerce fulfilment. Includes sorting from multi-SKU LPNs down to single-SKU LPNs for putaway.
How does an automated putwall system reduce walk time and amplify throughput?
A Putwall is sized so that the associate performing the PUT or the PACK doesn’t have to take more than 2-3 steps to complete the operation, this is the core mechanic behind reducing walk time and amplifying throughput.
How does batch picking work with a warehouse put wall system?
Inventory is batch picked for multiple orders/cartons in a single wave and brought to the Putwall for sorting and consolidation. This batch picking step is typically performed using VCO’s batch Pick Carts.
How does put wall picking handle mixed-SKU vs. single-SKU inventory?
For mixed-SKU LPNs/totes, each individual unit is scanned to perform the sort process. For single-SKU LPNs/totes, multiple units can be inducted at the same time, which decreases the number of scans required and increases productivity.
How is a put wall order packed out and completed?
Packout of completed orders/cartons is done using light-directed devices, leveraging the devices mounted on the front of the Putwall.
What enterprise put wall solution capabilities does VCO's Putwall support?
VCO’s Putwall supports concurrent users, putwall zones, singles consolidation, item cross-references (xrefs), serial number capture, and more.
Is a "putwall sorter" the same thing as a putwall system?
Yes, “putwall” and “putwall sorter” both describe the same system: multiple carts or shelves grouped into cubbies that sort and consolidate batch-picked inventory into individual orders.
What's the difference between a putwall and a put-to-light wall system?
A Putwall sorts and consolidates batch-picked inventory into individual orders/cartons, primarily for eCommerce fulfillment, while Put-to-Light (also called Put-to-Store) distributes batch-picked inventory to retail locations/cartons in a retail environment.