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  • TREW Booth - Modex 2020

    HOME MODEX 2020 MODEX 2020 Trew exhibited in booth #9602 during Modex 2020. ​ Trew's teammates are our greatest asset. Teammates, their families and our customers are our top priorities. We decided to take a different approach for the show: limiting our participants to a very small group of senior executives, while our other teammates continue delivering customer success. Our executives took the prudent precautions while staffing the booth, and appreciate the opportunity to meet with our clients, partners, and friends. We had a great level of engagement in the booth. ​ We know not everyone could make the show, so we put together an interactive digital booth to share the exciting things going on at Trew. Stop in, look around, engage with the content, and feel free to “scan your badge” for follow up! MDR BiDirectional Spiral Robotics Series 1500 Conveyor MDR TREWflow Decline CX Quickscan Parts Welcome Software & Controls May We Scan Your Badge? Click here for follow up... MODEX 2020 Booth Features MDR TREWflow Decline TREW Hilmot’s MDR TREWflow is designed to relieve the built-up product “back-pressure” on decline conveyor, helping to prevent side by sides and allow easy removal of packages at the discharge end of the conveyor. TREWflow is an all-electronic design with specialized logic to automatically manage flow, maximize the amount of product on the conveyor and establishing a zero-pressure discharge zone. After the discharge product is removed, accumulated products move forward presenting the next product to the operator. Downloads MDR TREWflow Cut Sheet MDR BiDirectional Spiral Save space and improve conveyor flow in your operation with TREW Hilmot’s motorized roller conveyor spirals. The Series 1500 bidirectional spirals provide smooth accumulation while making major incline and decline elevation changes in the same small footprint. Built-in zero pressure accumulation (ZPA) and polyurethane sleeved rollers come standard to ensure high density accumulation and that product conveys without slipping or toppling. Downloads MDR BiDirectional Spiral Cut Sheet Series 1500 Conveyor TREW Hilmot's Series 1500 conveyor is primarily used in the distribution sector for tote and case handling applications. Our standard series product line is highly versatile, easily configured, pre-wired conveyor sections driven by motorized drive rollers. Series 1500 has a weight capacity of less than 60lbs. Downloads Series 1500 Catalog - Flex/Auto Series 1500 Catalog - Full Control Software & Controls TREW TKO (Tech King Operations) provides software solutions for integrators serving the warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and retail environments to orchestrate flow of materials, information, people and automation equipment for reliable and productive fulfillment operations. ​ TREW Hilmot's controls can be used for all types of project sizes and customer needs. Designing them to be interchangeable, expandable and always ready for future automation. Auto, Flex, and Full Control can be mixed and matched for the most flexible and efficient project requirements. Downloads H-20 Auto Control Cut Sheet H-20 Flex Control Cut Sheet H-20 Full Control Cut Sheet IAM Robotics Robot-To-Goods Picking automates the each-picking process using Autonomous Mobile Manipulation Robots (AMMR). An AMMR is able to navigate fulfillment center environments using perception, navigation, and manipulation. The system works well with a high SKU count and low-order quantity of consumer-packaged goods typically found in the grocery, health and beauty, and pharmaceuticals markets. For those who could not make it to our booth, here are some highlight photos from our time at MODEX 2020 thus far: May We Scan Your Badge? Click here for follow up...

  • Smart Material Handling Automation Solutions | TREW

    HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! Who is Trew – someone in your organization probably already knows us, our team has delivered thousands of installations in retail, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and ecommerce; our experienced staff and broad network of integrator partners have a history of delivering smart solutions. ​ What is Trew – an automated material handling solutions provider for integrators and end-users, we are built on a 20 year foundation of two innovative and respected companies, Hilmot and Tech King Operations. ​ So what does that mean – we are a combination of consultant, software, hardware, service and support partner that will listen to you, share our know-how, tell you what we can and cannot do, and work with you to deliver an uncommonly smart solution. ​ Our “do what is right and Trew” strategy is about finding the right solution fit for you, the client, while maintaining a strong integration partner network to ensure tomorrow’s challenges are met today. Software & Controls Our affordable and scalable software and controls enabled solutions for integrators, etailers, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. Hardware We are a manufacturer of a full line of motorized drive roller (MDR) and conventional conveyor, and an integrator of material handling equipment. Services From solution development to turnover, we provide services focused on your success. Our Customer Experience Team is here to ensure you get the most from your material handling investments. Support Why Trew – successful business gets done when trusted partners work together to win together; we ask our team members to be extraordinary, do the right thing even when no one is watching, work fearlessly, and own the outcome so you and Trew win together. Passion everyday Win together Do what is right and Trew

  • TREW Booth - Promat 2023

    HOME PROMAT 2023 PROMAT 2023 ProMat 2023 was a big success! Hosted by MHI, over 50,000 visitors checked out the latest material handling trends and technology. Trew’s theme was “Orchestrating" Solutions. We highlighted our Solutions Development approach using an interactive kiosk that shows how data is used to gain insights into your business. We shared how we approach discovering and developing solutions with the right mix of people, process and technologies. Our team of solution experts were on-hand discussing fulfillment, robotics, sortation, AS/RS, and how warehouse execution software orchestrates it all to deliver uncommonly smart solutions to help you, our client, thrive. Please enjoy our interactive digital booth. Stop in, look around, and feel free to “scan your badge” for follow up! Conveyor Systems - MDR & Narrow Belt Accumulation Welcome / Recap Technologies Coming Soon AMR Flexible Fulfillment Solutions Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation Cubic ASRS About Trew Automated Storage & Retrieval Data Science Solutions Interactive SmartMove-WX ® WES May We Scan Your Badge? Click here for follow up... PROMAT 2023 BOOTH FEATURES Our booth featured uncommonly smart solutions such as SmartMoves-WX® WES software’s orchestration of fulfillment, Put-Wall order consolidation, Trew conveyor, and integrations partners Attabotics, Berkshire Grey and TGW Systems. Trew Solutions Data Science Instructing Solution Design. ​ "Great automation solutions come from two sources: experience and data. We have both.” Trew takes a business approach to understanding operations, business challenges, fulfillment strategy, and operational pain points using data to facilitate collaboration and discovery. The interactive station shows examples of data-driven insights and how our process turns them into smart solutions. Links TREW Solutions Brochure SmartMoves-WX® WES SmartMoves-WX® is a warehouse execution system (WES) that organizes workflow and assignments; coordinating people, process and automation equipment to influence operational outcomes. Links Video - SmartMoves-WX® WES TREW Software Brochure AMR Flexible Fulfillment Solutions Put-Wall solutions provide a flexible and scalable order consolidation for ecommerce and kitting operations. This method of order consolidation enables 450+ lines per hour throughput with +99% order accuracy. Links Video - Flexible Fulfillment Solutions Order Fulfillment Information SmartMoves-WX® Information TREWpartner - Attabotics - Cubic ASRS Dense cubic storage for fulfillment challenges, goods-to-operator fulfillment. Labor Efficiency​ – Up to 300+ bin presentations per hour per workstation Space Utilization – ​Up to 85% space reduction Access To Any Bin Without Reslotting –​ Greater inventory control and picking accuracy Scalability and Flexibility – Expandable in storage and throughput Links Video - Cubic ASRS TREWpartner - Berkshire Grey - Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation Increase picking pieces per hour with advanced order consolidation automation. 4x Improved Labor Efficiency​ – Inventory directed to operator workstations Up To 52 Orders Per Presentation – One operator can pick 1000s of items per hour 10% Increased Order Container Cube Utilization​ – 100-120 Inbound totes per pod per hour Improved Order Accuracy with Minimal Training​ – Operator intuitive screens, displaying quantity and direction Links Video - Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation TREWpartner - TGW - Automated Storage & Retrieval High throughput, flexible SKU selection, efficient cube utilization, distribution and fulfillment case and tote buffers. High-Density Storage – When space is a premium, utilize head space for dense storage ​ Optimized Labor – Eliminates walk and pick time for slow movers, goods-to-person arrangement delivers totes to order stations. ​ High Reliability – Provided by the use of redundant/alternating shuttles that allows a shuttle to be maintained and provide a replacement, ease of maintenance. ​ Ability to remove or limit human interaction in harsh environments such as hot warehouses or freezer environments Links Video - Automated Storage & Retrieval Conveyor Loop - Narrow Belt Accumulator & MDR Series 1500 Conveyor We develop, manufacture, and provide conveyor systems that deliver client value due to their high performance, flexibility, reduced spare parts, and reliable operations. Motor-Driven Roller Conveyor System Narrow Belt Accumulator Belt Conveyor Empty Corrugate Conveyor Links Video - MDR Series 1500 Conveyor Video - Narrow Belt Accumulator Video - Series K - Belt Conveyor Downloads MDR Series 1500 Conveyor Catalog Narrow Belt Accumulator Cut Sheet Series K - Belt Conveyor Cutsheet Customer Experience With the material handling industry growing and consolidation occurring among OEMs in the industry, Trew saw an opportunity to provide integrators and end-users with a one-stop shop to obtain high quality material handling hardware, software, controls, electrical and service. The intent is that integrators and end users can come to Trew for any of their material handling needs, regardless of project size, and still have accessibility to all of the tools necessary for uncommonly smart material handling solutions. Great experiences are shared, which is why the TREW Customer Experience team is here to ensure that material handling investments are supported with best-in-class support options to augment any integrators’ current offerings and operations’ current staff. Whether you need Parts, Technical Support, Training, Assessments, and Modifications or Upgrades, Trew is here to provide support to help you reach your operational goals. Downloads TREW CX Family Cut Sheet CX Resident Maintenance Cut Sheet CX Mechanical Assessment Cut Sheet CX Field Service Cut Sheet DOWNLOADS Here are some highlight photos from ProMat 2023: May We Scan Your Badge? Click here for follow up...

  • Thank You | TREW

    Thank You for asking to be contacted. Your request has been received and forwarded for someone to follow up. If you have questions before we are able to contact you, please feel free to call us at 1-800-571-TREW (8739). We will connect you right away. The TREW team.

  • Robotic Warehouse Automation - Flexibly and Efficiency | TREW

    HOME SOLUTIONS ROBOTICS Robotics In many operations the changing business environment drives a need for flexibility that can scale and adapt. Fixed automation fulfillment excels in operations where speed and efficiency are critical, and inventory profiles and operational flows are well known. Manual operations provide the ultimate flexibility for a business to adapt processes while struggle with staffing, speed and accuracy. Robotics can help when you need more than manual processes can provide. A range of robotic systems are available that can help. Figuring out the best-fit answer for a business often involves defining a combination of process and multiple technologies that can deliver flexibility, scale and a positive return on investment. Making a solution work means integrating the systems for coordinated fulfillment operations. ® Goods-to-Robot Each Picking Robotic Pick Cell (RPC) provides automated picking tote-tote, tote-bag, tote-box, etc. converting goods-to-person stations into goods-to-robot stations. The RCP picks a wide variety of items, rapidly identifying and picks them without needing pre-programmed SKU information using built-in algorithms to measure and adjust grip quality for accurate transfers. Mobile Robotic Goods-To-Operator Robotic Goods-to-Operator uses autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to create a storage and retrieval picking subsystem that includes put-away, inventory storage, replenishment and order picking. The solution is very flexible in how it adapts to changing inventory profiles and order volumes. The modular system architecture of this approach can scale to increase storage volume or fulfillment throughput independently by adding more storage racks or robots, as needed. The subsystem works by tracking inventory stored in racks and bringing the racks required to fulfill an order to an operator station. The operator performs a pick from racks as they are presented, and consolidates items required for an order. Robotic Put Walls Sure Sort® is a compact scalable small-item sorting system alternative to traditional put wall that can be applied in order consolidation, retail replenishment, inbound SKU, kiting, returns and parcel sortation applications. Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation (RSPS) RSPS is an automated store replenishment fulfillment & sortation alternative to put walls and item loop sortation that can increase order fulfillment by up to 4X, maximize shipping container cube utilization by up to 10%, and fit in a compact footprint. Articulated Arm Robotics Articulated Arm Robotics automates the handling of pallets, cases and totes to address applications where repetitive motion or heavy lifting by an operator could cause injury or fatigue. A range of applications can be solved such as outbound order palletizing, inbound case depalletizing, or decasing inventory into totes.

  • SmartMoves WX WES - Smart Warehouse Management and Automation | TREW

    HOME SOFTWARE SMARTMOVES WX ® SmartMoves WX ® A warehouse execution system (WES) that organizes workflow and assignments; coordinating people, process and automation equipment to influence operational outcomes. Solutions are designed from standard modules to create a client specific solution. The system provides automatic efficient execution of user tasks and fulfillment operations to get work done quickly and correctly. High-Speed, Multidirectional Communication Broker Advanced Reporting and Data Analytics Modern Web-Based User Interface Warehouse Process Execution Order and Wave Management Automation System Management Fulfillment Operations Warehousing inventory and order fulfillment operational needs from receiving to shipping and everything in between. ​ Location Management Inventory Management Receiving and Put-away Batch and Wave Management Directed Order Fulfillment Pallet, Full Case and Each Movement Rate Shopping Shipping and Manifesting Integrates material handling equipment and automation devices coordinating user tasks with automation. ​ Goods-to-Operator RF Directed Pick-to-Tablet Voice Directed Pick and Put-to-Light Directed Routing for Orders, Totes and Cartons Automated Print and Apply Robotic Pallet Layer Picking and Load Forming AGV Management ASRS Management Why SmartMoves WX WES ® Distributed scalable architecture easily adapts to a wide range of warehousing needs, allows a tailored solution built from standard software modules Batch or waveless order fulfillment processing to match business needs, including direct-to-consumer and omnichannel fulfillment demands Mobile interface allows visibility to production and system health anywhere in the building Based on 20 years of system experience, processes and interfaces are designed hardware agnostic, allowing for integration of most OEM hardware Extension OEM equipment integration experience – see our list here Can be run on customer VM environment, providing failover, security and overall control Blends WMS and WCS functionality to harvest both transactional system data and user activity to drive valuable data driven analytics Comparison of performance to goal for tasks and fulfillment activities can eliminate the need for expensive third-party labor management systems

  • Terms of Use | TREW

    Terms of Use Last updated: December 30, 2018 ​ Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms", "Terms of Use") carefully before using the http://www.trewautomation.com website (the "Service") operated by Trew, LLC ("us", "we", or "our"). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who wish to access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you do not have permission to access the Service. ​ Intellectual Property The Service and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Trew, LLC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Trew, LLC. Links To Other Web Sites Our Service may contain links to third party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Trew, LLC ​ Trew, LLC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. 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  • Material Handling Integration of OEM Equipment | TREW

    HOME SOFTWARE OEM EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE OEM Equipment Experience Over the last 20 years we’ve delivered 1000s of installations integrating a wide range of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) equipment with our hardware and software to create client success. Our extensive experience includes software host integration with the who’s who of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), as well as automation suppliers of conveyor, sortation, ASRS, robotic and other technologies. Our experienced team and know how leads the way in creating client success reducing overall customer costs and risks. Better yet, the installations are backed by in-house 24x7 technical support for you and the client.

  • Solution Development and Support Services for Material Handling | TREW

    Solution Design Implementation Support HOME SERVICES We believe delivering uncommonly smart solutions takes a collaborative team to listen, understand, ideate, plan and execute. That starts with listening to you, then sharing our know-how, having open communications and working together to win together. Staffed by Supply Chain Executives and Operators from industry leading companies. "We've walked many miles in your shoes." Data Collection and Information Gathering Business goal definition Data Analysis Technology selection and sizing Workflow and Process definition Staffing sizing by functional area ROI for solution(s) SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT Proven Team Proven Approach Proven Process Former Supply Chain Executives and Operators from major industry leading companies Data Analysts and Experts from the Supply Chain Industry Engineers and Designers with in-depth Integration and Software knowledge Experts in Shop Floor Operations and Lean principles Data Driven Collaborative and Explorative Iterative Process ROI and Business Case Focused Concept to Post Go-Live Engagement Solution Design Our solutions team uses a proven consultative approach based on data and your business goals to drive concept ideation, sizing and selection to match your objectives. We focus on improving core metrics aimed at making your operation best-in-class. There is seldom a one-size-fits-all solution; our team’s operational, software and technology know-how guide us together down the path to find the best fit solution. Who have we worked with? We have experience with supply chain management, warehouse operations and management, fulfillment execution and more; delivering both conveyor-and conveyorless-based material handling equipment solutions. Finalize building needs and layout Software needs and gap analysis WCS Interface documents and messaging Full process flow maps with capacities Solution Simulation or modelling Detailed technology design Software Hardware Electrical Controls Creation of WCS/WMS/ERP test scripts Creation of detailed functional test scripts for technology and automation Development assistance of SOPs for client’s Operations teams “Train the Trainers” for best practices in maintenance and operations Coaching on shop floor at go-live – get productive quickly On-site go live support Installation Detailed Engineering Preparation & Go-Live IMPLEMENTATION In-house Electrical and Mechanical Installation “Installed the way it was designed” Factory-trained TREW associates lead all crews Onsite factory supervision Commitment to all aspects of schedule Fully licensed and insured Implementation You expect on-time projects that deliver the promised results. We’ve learned a lot in 20 years of project implementation. Having delivered for the who’s who in retail and ecommerce; from conveyor solutions to flexible order fulfillment operations, we know your success is our success. Our team is staffed with project managers and site leaders that know collaboration, know how, structured methods, and open communications are how results get delivered. SUPPORT Support Great experiences are shared, which is why our Customer Experience Team is here to ensure your material handling investments are supported with best in class options for 24x7 technical support, parts, training, assessments, and modifications or upgrades. We are here to help you reach your operational goals. Resident Maintenance Finding, training, and retaining skilled technicians for automation is a challenge for operations. Our team can help through staffing, needs assessments, and operational support to allow you to focus on your core business while we focus on your automation. Our resident maintenance services can support you during regular business hours to ensure operational efficiency, take care of OEM-recommended preventative maintenance and spare parts, and provide expert OEM support if a problem occurs. Technical Support If your system happens to experience an outage, quick access to knowledgeable, trained support engineers to get your system back to full operations is critical. ​ Our in-house 24x7 technical support team is just a phone call, email, online form submission, or a chat away. Support is available in two tiers: Basic for operations needing support Monday thru Friday 8AM-5PM Eastern or Total for 24x7 availability. With a technical support contract, you will have access to the CX Customer Portal, an incident management system that provides total transparency for incident resolution, documenting all steps taken to resolve issues, ticket escalation and auto email notifications for when your tickets change status. It also includes the TREWUp Knowledge Base with tips and tricks for our most frequently asked support questions. Parts The easiest way to avoid unplanned downtime is to have parts on site to support your system should a failure occur. Not sure how many parts or how much to stock? We can help you choose the appropriate stocking plan prior to system go-live that fits your budget and maintenance goals. Already have a system? If you know what you need, you can visit our online store. Not sure what you need? We have experienced parts specialists available to help, just give us a call. Training Learning how to safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot your material handling system is as important for your success as getting orders out the door. We provide a combination of classroom and hands on training prior to system turnover, as well as refresher courses to keep your staffs’ skills fresh. Each course is customized to your systems’ content and is taught by experienced material handling technicians. Assessments As systems age and experience normal wear and tear, its sometimes difficult to operate them reliably and with a predictable budget. Regular assessments are valuable resource planning and downtime avoidance tools. Our experienced assessors provide a thorough examination of all critical components in your system, delivering a preliminary finding report prior to leaving your site. We will later follow up with a thorough assessment report to help you with lifecycle and maintenance planning. Modifications & Upgrades One thing we know for certain is that business changes. Over time, as operational objectives and strategies change, modifications will be needed to your material handling system to solve the new challenges. As technology improves, upgrades become available to help reduce costs, energy usage and to avoid obsolescence. Our Mods & Upgrades Team can help with system operation, software, controls and hardware technology to grow with you as your needs change.

  • Order Fulfillment - Maximize Picking Efficiency | TREW

    Top of Page Operator-to-goods Goods-to-operator HOME SOLUTIONS ORDER FULFILLMENT Order Fulfillment Order fulfillment is the process of finding and picking items to fulfill customer orders. This process tends to be the most labor-intensive operation in warehousing, and one of the most impactful on customer satisfaction and operational profitability. The fulfillment goal is always the same: get the right product on the right truck, at the right time, going to the right person, with the least amount of effort. ​ Picking the right method and technologies for picking varies based on unit and cubic movement of inventory, seasonal order volumes, item affinities, and more. If you are moving pallets, cases, totes, our team has likely developed and implemented a solution that would benefit your operation. Selecting the right picking strategy is tricky, there are a lot of variables you have to consider about orders, inventory, items and the overall process in the building to achieve service levels that delight your customer. A range of technologies are available that can be applied, each with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. We have experience creating discrete, batch, and batch consolidation picking solutions, applying the right fit of technology for labor efficiency, throughput and accuracy. Operator-to-Goods Operator-to-goods Operator-to-goods (OTG), or person-to-goods, is the picking process where a selector is directed via work instructions to a physical inventory location to make a pick. This is the most common form of operation and typically involves picking inventory from a pallet, case flow, or bin shelving. There are a range of picking processes that can be used to drive up efficiency and accuracy when using this method. Radio Frequency (RF) RF picking is a widely used technology where information is presented to selectors via a mobile device often worn on their wrists. The method increases accuracy and picking rates over paper-based picking and allows for a flexible implementation for order processing and types of inventory to be handled. This picking technology is often used for discrete order picking or combined with order consolidation strategies with mixed SKU tote batch picking. PickPad™ PickPad™ is a tablet-based solution that uses graphics to simplify and direct picking operations. The application uses a picking sled or cart carrying multiple order totes fulfilled by direct cluster or batch picking, an operation where a picker is directed to pick a quantity of inventory and distribute individual quantities into orders. The method can increase your order fulfillment productivity 40% over traditional RF or paper picking, while enabling picking accuracy approaching 100%. Pick-to-Light Pick-to-light technology is used to increase picking efficiency and accuracy, most commonly used in a less than full case, each picking environment. The method uses a light directed activity for selectors to find and pick inventory in their assigned work zones. The process can support discrete and batch order picking, often in pick-and-pass configurations. Our software allows increased capacities by enabling multiple workers within a zone, a helpful strategy to adjust to business volume fluctuations and peaks. Goods-to-Operator Goods-to-operator Goods-to-Operator (GTO), or goods-to-person, changes the picking process to remove unproductive walk time seen with operator-to-goods picking. With this method selectors are assigned a workstation and inventory is transported to them for order picking or consolidation. The inventory can be supplied via a batch pick or automated storage and retrieval system, and the workstations configured as put-walls, sortation inductions, or automated workstations. Put Wall Solutions Put wall solutions provide a flexible and scalable order consolidation for ecommerce and kitting operations. Inventory items are presented to an operator in donor totes, which were created by a batch picking process somewhere else in the building. After scanning an item, a put-to-light device indicates to the operator which order, put-wall cubby, the item is associated with. This method of order consolidation enables 450+ lines per hour throughput with +99% order accuracy. Good-to-Operator Workstations Goods-to-operator workstations are designed to minimize operator movement, bringing inventory items to the operator so they can pick and put them to orders with a minimal amount of walking. Workstations are configured with inventory donor totes and order totes in combinations that best fit the overall operation of the business. Configurations are typically 1:n (donor to order totes) with common configurations of 1:1, 1:4, 1:6, or more. The solution usually includes a single SKU pick process for the donor totes and a system that manages the flow of inventory to workstation for consolidation of the order. Picking performances ranges from 100 – 1000 orders per hour, while the operator’s pick rate tends to peak around 650 reaches / hour. Automated Put Wall Solutions Sure Sort® is a compact scalable small-item sorting system alternative to traditional put wall that can be applied in order consolidation, retail replenishment, inbound SKU, kiting, returns and parcel sortation applications. Robotic Aisle Picking Perfect Pick® is a robotic solution that combines tote storage, robotic shuttles, and goods-to-operator picking station into a single aisle design that can easily expanded as businesses grow and ideal for ecommerce, micro-fulfillment, retail, wholesale, and parts fulfillment. Robotic Goods-to-Operator Robotic goods-to-operator uses advanced autonomous mobile robots as an automated storage and retrieval subsystem that includes put-away, inventory storage, replenishment and order picking. The solution is very flexible in how it adapts to changing inventory profiles and order volume changes. The modular system architecture of this approach can scale to increase storage volume or fulfillment throughput independently by adding more storage racks or robots, as needed. The subsystem works by tracking inventory stored in racks, and bringing the racks required to fulfill an order to an operator station. The operator picks from racks as they are presented, and consolidates items required for an order. Solutions can be sized and configured to process a wide range of inventory and up to 48 orders at one operator pick stations. cASRS-to-Operator Infinity® is a robotic cASRS (cubic ASRS) high density storage system that brings together large and patented n-Deep tote storage with iBots that can access the entire storage array and each presentation station. The result is a configurable, flexible, resilient, fast and accurate picking system ideal for ecommerce and micro-fulfillment, store replenishment, parts/wholesale distribution and fulfillment. Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation (RSPS) RSPS is an automated store replenishment fulfillment & sortation alternative to put walls and item loop sortation that can increase order fulfillment by up to 4X, maximize shipping container cube utilization by up to 10%, and fit in a compact footprint. Goods-to-Sorter Goods-to-sorter induction strategies supersize the Put Wall order consolidation process achieving sort rates of up to 9,600 items per hour, or 13,300 items per hour when virtual sortation configurations are used. The solution presents inventory to an operator who inducts the items on a loop sorter. The loop sorter sorts the item into an order chute for consolidation. Multiple configurations can be implemented for induction stations and order chutes to match the volume of operations and inventory types.

  • Warehouse Execution (WES) & Warehouse Control (WCS) | TREW

    HOME SOFTWARE Trew provides blueprinting and software solutions for warehouse, distribution, manufacturers and retailers to orchestrate flow of materials, information, people and automation equipment for reliable and productive fulfillment operations. Ecommerce Fulfillment Retail Distribution Liquor Distribution Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Distribution Express and 3PL Parcel Electronics Equipment Manufacturers Publishing Warehouse Execution System SmartMoves WX Warehouse Control System PLC Control System CHAMP™ ® OEM Equipment Experience Trew has delivered hundreds of successful projects around the globe using a proven and collaborative project methodology. Key Benefits 20 years of solution know how and experience integrating OEM automation equipment Customer centric tailored solutions built out of standard modular software Proven collaborative software delivery process working with integrators and their customers Backed by 24x7 in-house professional technical support staff

  • Sortation Systems - Product Handling Flexibly and Throughput | TREW

    Top of Page LRS MRS HRS HOME SOLUTIONS SORTATION Sortation Getting items to the right place at the right time is a fundamental need in fulfillment operations. Success requires a combination of software, hardware and know-how to create the right solution. Sorter applications include facility routing, order consolidation, inventory distribution, workstation balancing, buffering, staging, shipping and more; often functions mission critical for operations. ​ There are number of factors that go into designing the right solution such as the type of items being handled, how items are packaged, product flow to the sorter, method of inducting items to the sorter, ability to take items away from the sorter, not to mention the sorter technology capabilities. When applied correctly, sortation unlocks operational capacity and efficiency, if it can become a capacity restraint impacting operational flow throughout the entire operation. LRS High-Speed Sortation 100–300 cpm+ TrewSort™ Sliding Shoe Sorter Trew’s Sliding Shoe Sorter delivers high-capacity, high accuracy, gentle positive divert sortation of cartons, totes, jiffys, and polybags. Sliding shoe sorters are used in routing and shipping operations and are typically mission critical for successful operations. TrewSort’s AI self-learning actuators and inherent design for operations, maintenance, and installation deliver sortation capabilities to keep your systems running reliably at peak performance. MRS Mid-Rate Sortation 45–120 cpm Popup-Wheel Popup-Wheel sorters are used in carton and tote applications for routing flow in a building and low-rate shipping applications. Utilizes identical parts as Series K and Series 1500, which reduces the overall spare parts required for a system. Sweeper Sorter Sweeper Sorters provide a compact footprint for sortation of small products to densely aligned destination; ideal for applications such as books, pharmaceutical products, small packages, polybags, mail, multimedia and jewelry. 90º Narrow-Belt Line Sorter 90⁰ Narrow-Belt Line Sorters provide quiet higher throughput bi-directional transfers of cartons and totes where their orientation is not maintained; ideal for buffering and routing applications with a high number of parallel divert lanes. 30º Narrow-Belt Line Sorter 30⁰ Narrow-Belt Line Sorters divert items using pop-up wheels located at various locations along the length of the sorter. The design features quiet bi-directional diverting of cartons and totes while maintaining orientation. HRS Low Rate Sortation < 45 cpm Motorized Roller Diverts Motorized Roller Diverts are typically part of a motorized roller solution often used in low-rate tote and carton handling application. Right Angle Transfers Right Angle Transfers are typically part of a motorized roller solution transporting totes and cartons, often used in pick-and-pass and workstation areas. Unit Sortation Push Tray Unit Sorter Push Tray Unit Sorters are flexible single sided sorters capable of handling a wide range of products like polybag, apparel, odd-shaped items to heavy cartons on the same sorter, using a pusher element to positively divert products. In applications with a wide range of items size, the twin pusher design can double the throughput capacity of the sorter. Split Tray Unit Sorter Split Tray Unit Sorters are used to sort relatively lightweight items in high throughput ecommerce, omnichannel, retail fulfillment, postal, laundry, and pharmaceutical applications. Due to the unique tray shape, non-conveyable and round objects can be handled on this sorter in addition to standard products, such as apparel, postal flats and packages, books, pharmaceuticals, polybags, multi-media, jewelry, accessories and more. Cross Tray Unit Sorter Cross Tray Unit Sorter is used in applications that need to sort the smallest, lightest, and least conveyable items. The sorter is suitable for small parcels, ecommerce items, fashion, shoe boxes, sportswear and pharmaceutical products. Cross-Belt Unit Sorter Cross-Belt Unit Sorter is used for the highest throughput, operational flexibility, and handling the widest range of items– small to large. They are often the best solutions for non-conveyable, apparel, and light items as well as envelopes, parcels, totes, and heavy packages. They fit well in many applications such as ecommerce, apparel and footwear, parcel and cross docking operations. A sorter is only a part of the story in tailoring a solution for your business. During conception, we will listen to you about your business and goals, collaboratively work through alternatives for induction, sortation logic, destination configurations, after-sort design, and the operations downstream of the sort.

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