Challenge
Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer that provides products and services to pets and pet owners. Increasing eCommerce demands and retail store expansion meant Petco had to rethink picking, productivity, and effective use of real estate in their warehouses.
Solution
• Initial multiple module Pick-to-Light system deployed in several distribution centers
• WMC integration lead to the first sites picking sleds
• Each module is equipped to batch pick with picking sleds and Bluetooth scanners
• Comprehensive labor management and dynamic zone configuration while continuing picking operations.
Results
• Phase 1 – Over 50% labor reduction
• Phase 2 – Additional 25% increase in production. Accuracy increased to 99.98%. Able to consolidate operations into a single building.