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PowerPick from Kardex Powerful software for efficient stock management With 2800 systems of various software products installed worldwide, and more than 14 years experience in setup and implementation, Kardex has established itself as a software specialist in the automated storage and retrieval market. PowerPick currently exists in user-friendly format in German, English, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Turkish, Czech, Finnish, etc. Hardware Kardex PowerPick software is designed for a large range of equipment from Kardex. The most important Kardex products in this case are: Kardex Shuttle NT Kardex Shuttle XP Kardex Shuttle XPlus Kardex Sentinel Kardex Industriever / DataStack /Lektriever Kardex Horizontals 2 Companies in a wide range of sectors are working with Kardex PowerPick with a high level of success. These sectors include electronics and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, commerce, automotive, logistics centres, and many more. PowerPick s success is based on the continuous and consistent development by our software engineers and consultants. Specific, individual customer solutions complement this success. The particular services of the Kardex Power Pick department include not only consultancy and implementing, but also support, special programming, and a 24-hour hotline. Our goal is to achieve: The highest level of profitability, flexibility and availability through professional management of your inventory! In addition to this specific Kardex equipment, other storage systems can also be integrated into the software: Static racking Pallet racking Other shelving systems Other makes of automated storage equipment The equipment is controlled via Serial interface TCP/IP and/or UDP/IP There can be as many peripherals as there are applications. Printer arcode scanner/reader arcode or label printer Weigh Scales Radio terminals MDE devices Transponders Chip card readers Digital Cameras Pick/pack light systems Robot controls/interfaces
PowerPick the powerful stock control system 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Kardex PowerPick has been developed to deliver a full range of user friendly software solutions, from a simple stand alone stock control application to a sophisticated fully integrated system. PowerPick can be used with a wide variety of equipment. The structure of the software can be broken down into three base products. PowerPick Simple, functional stock management. PowerPick Entry Manages and organises different stock systems together. PowerPick 5000 Can be integrated into any existing EDP environment. Can be connected to many different HOST systems. PowerPick works with all common operating systems and databases. Increasing requirements in the processing of items held in storage can be handled by the ability to upgrade PowerPick via PowerPick Entry to PowerPick 5000 as appropriate. Your stock management system grows as your requirements grow. The modularity of PowerPick software ensures future flexibility protecting your initial investment. elow are the advantages of the modular structure of the Kardex PowerPick system software: From a simple application to sophisticated stock management system daptability through a variety of options and modules espoke and tailored solutions can be delivered Software 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry The following operating systems serve as a platform for PowerPick: Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Databases MS ccess MS SQL-Server Oracle Informix D2 others on request Programming languages and modules Visual C Visual asic Combit List & Label Crystal Report Interfaces to S systems and SP IDOC SCII file transfer ODC TCP/IP DDE and many more S systems SP Walter TDM Infor äurer aan rain J.D.Edwards and many more 3 5000
s 10 justements s 5000 Entry PowerPick en Properties Simple, functional stock administration Simple single-user solution Simple PC based solution Plug and play Quick to learn Intuitive operation Up to 4 access openings 5000 Entry Data backup Database can be upgraded to more powerful PowerPick versions Procedure Each item is entered manually Shelf Number in/ox Position and depth on the shelf Peripherals Printer arcode scanner Systematic Management 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Stock management with PowerPick much more than merely receiving into and picking from stock. Kardex software also helps you to manage demand, stock levels and your storage space in an optimal manner. You always see the whole picture. 5000 Entrée justements s s en 4 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry PowerPick Entry 5000 Entrée justements Properties utomated stock management with increased productivity Can be used for up to 5 access openings Storage space is selected and presented automatically Database can be upgraded to more powerful PowerPick versions Procedure Selects storage space arcode check Reports Peripherals Can be controlled with keyboard mouse touchscreen Printer arcode scanner System services Database tools Data backup
PowerPick 5000 5000 Entry 5000 Entry tions 5000 Entry PowerPick 5000 the powerful stock management system 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry tions Performance and flexibility 5000 Entry PowerPick 5000 is a modular, open system from the moment it is set up. For the user, this means that working procedures and changing requirements can be accommodated easily and quickly. It is possible, in the majority of applications, to meet any additional storage requirements using standard software. 5000 Entrée justements Clearly laid out user interface with quick and easy access to the most commonly used functions. tions 5000 Entry Store Screen Window showing a plan view of the shelf and storage compartments and the configurable stock list. Pick Screen Simple screen design makes procedures easy to learn. The use of colour helps eliminates errors. tionen high level of flexibility makes it possible to upgrade seamlessly from the simplest software version, PowerPick, to the most powerful stock management system, PowerPick 5000. 5 Detailed list and pictures of picked items.
5000 Entry PowerPick 5000 s 5000 Entry Entrée 5000 justements ns en utomated space management with full range of functions. Properties as Entry, plus 5000 Entry Display of digital images of the item Pick lists Label printing More information in item master database Sophisticated user management Transaction history Extensive personalised display settings Can be expanded with options Customer-specific can be made Procedure as Entry, plus Extended storage strategies utomatic allocation of storage space Creation of storage lists with fastest route processing utomatic assignment and management of full/empty space Management of containers and free areas Visual search for an item Peripherals as Entry, plus Mobile recording of data by means of appropriate equipment is possible Radio data terminals Scales Transponder and many more System services Database tools Data backup Visual search for an item Detailed pick list by item. PowerPick 5000 network architecture for automated and static storage systems. 6
PowerPick 5000 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Graphically presented information is user definable. Inventory Management with PowerPick 5000 Entry Information at a glance: 5000 Entry Free/occupied space 5000 Entry Status report on the individual stock locations Shelf configuration Space management by: Part Part by location Location type Reservations 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Current status of individual stock locations. Space management highlighting status of each tote bin ins with free capacity ins in use Empty bins ctive bins n imaginary grid pattern (shown here in red) is held for each shelf making stock retrieval quick and easy. 7
5000 Entry 5000 Entry Programme elements 8 System Setup 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Manual assignment of unit number shelf position tray quantity Management and control of one automated storage system and any number of static racking systems Reports list of items list of storage locations The design of the system illustrates the possibilities of PowerPick and special modifications can be made to PowerPick 5000. PowerPick can work together with PowerPick 5000 if neither the required options (e.g. HOST transfer) nor customerspecific special have been implemented in the meantime. 5000 Entrée justements Entry Management of part master part number class of part description 1 and 2 maximum stock minimum stock Management of stock locations with inventory management space management using fixed or random locations FIFO Receipting, picking and returning to stock Listings of: access count lists of parts minimum stock zero stock Data backup Management and control of up to 4 automated storage systems and any number of static rack systems 5000 Part data management part number class of part description 1 and 2 unit of measure maximum stock minimum stock additional information Management of storage location using bin management or free space management, with or without inventory management fixed or random locations FIFO Receipting, picking and returning to stock Returning to stock (FIFO strategy) arcode counter-check Pick lists Listings of: access count lists of parts lists of stock locations minimum stock zero stock transaction journal Label printing System services user management data backup Cost centres User management including shelf-based access control Management and control of automated and static rack storage systems modifications Individual, customer-specific modifications PowerPick Lot/atch management lot/batch-based storage lot Mix Inventory management of inventory checking strategy in the store Serial numbers part based management of serial numbers EN numbers part based management of EN numbers Statistics management reports and statistics for your store Zone management support of stores divided into zones Height and weight management evaluation of the compartment height and the weight when selecting storage space Order handling working with orders Horizontal optimisation simultaneous startup of up to 4 machines (see page 14) Kit lists definition of kit lists for use in orders HOST transfer (part) import/export of part master data HOST transfer (orders) import of orders from a HOST system export of transaction data to the HOST system (see page 13) Consolidated order-picking combining of orders (see page 12) CombiPicking combining of order lines of the same type (see page 12) MegaPick control of pack lights to visually guide the user MultiPicking calling up of parts and orders at machine control Webccess display of data (lists) via Internet Explorer Data radio processing of orders using hand-held device (MDE)
100 Sp a Fa S systems 5000 Entry 10 Sp a Fa PowerPick 5000 Entry The use of PowerPick with S systems such as SP, for example, has proven particularly effective. In this case, the master data is generated and managed in the S system. In the 2 nd step, the orders can be drawn up in WarehouseManagement (WM), and these are transferred online to the operational sector (drive commands for the equipment). Meanwhile, Fast Order acts as a gateway and makes the data available between the systems. The 3-level model shows, for example, how the administrative, logistics and operational sectors are linked e.g. SP holds the master data superiority together. This method, here shown using the example of SP, also works with other S systems, such as aan, äuer, rain, Pro lpha, dministrative sector Financial accounting (FI) ssets accounting (FI-) Controlling (CO) Project planning (PS) Materials management (MM) Product maintenance (PM) Logistics sector Stock management (WM) J.D.Edwards, Infor, and many more. Sales (SD) Quality management (QM) Human resources (HR) Office functions (OC) Investment management (IM) Production planning and control () In processing the orders, the system is independent of the transfer sequence of the HOST system. Orders can be interrupted and started again at any time. This achieves a very high level of flexibility. WarehouseManagement (WM) Storage space management WM WM Network Transfer of data from WM to PowerPick 5000 Entry Fast Order PowerPick control computer with 1. receives the data from WM 2. performs the pathoptimisation 3. Execution of drive commands 4. Report to WM and/or SP adaptions Operational sector 9 Execution of orders
10 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Strategies 5000 Entrée justements 5000 Entry Order-picking 5000 Entry 5000 Entry Order-picking can be divided into various situations. The following distinctions are made Single-stage order-picking Two-stage/multistage order-picking In the case of single-stage order-picking, the order is not split and is processed line by line. The order is split for multistage order-picking. This allows processing in various storage areas at the same time. fter picking, the order is brought back together again. Serial order-picking/multiple orders multiple operators 10 Situation 1 Serial order-picking, multiple orders multiple operators (single-stage) The order is picked from different machines. Operator picks the parts for order from the required machine and/or storage area and moves on to the next machine. t the same time, operator picks order. C =
10 Sp ad Fa Strategies 5000 Entry 10 Sp ad Fa 5000 Entry 10 Sp ad Fa Serial order-picking/single order multiple operators 5000 Entry = C C = Situation 2 Serial order-picking, single order multiple operators (single-stage) Stock for order is required from different machines. different operator (,, C) is working at each machine and picks the required items. The picking container is forwarded from area to area. The next order is already being processed, while the first order is still being picked by operator. C Parallel order-picking/single order multiple operators C C C Situation 3 Parallel order-picking, single order multiple operations (multistage) The order lines are in various areas. Three operators (,, C) are working on an order at the same time. Each operator picks in his area and places the part in a dedicated picking container. ll containers are brought together at the time of dispatch. Large, time-consuming orders can be picked quickly like this. Particularly useful for just-in-time orders, for example. 11
100 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entrée justements Consolidated order-picking 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry This option is very effective when processing a large number of orders each with a small number of lines. The data for the orders are transferred from the HOST system to PowerPick and they are combined at this point to form a consolidated order. This consolidated order is processed as a single order. This type of order permits more effective optimisations (horizontal optimisations). The order lines are placed in the appropriate picking containers depending on the order ( for 1, etc.). The data of the original order is kept, so that a confirmation on the HOST system is still possible. Order 11 100 Order 11 500 Order K3 11 300 Collective order S1 11 100 11 500 11 300 dvantages: Increase in efficiency by combining several small orders Horizontal optimisation with consolidated orders increases the capacity of both man and machine Uses the optimisation methods normally only possible with larger orders Consolidated order at machine K3 1. 100 articles 2. 3. 500 articles 300 articles Order lines are called up in succession (path optimisation) ssignment to the original order CombiPicking 12 CombiPicking offers an even more effective type of order-picking. Here, the picking capacity can be increased if the same parts are often required for different orders. In addition to consolidated order-picking, when using CombiPicking, lines of the same parts from various orders can be combined within a consolidated order. The total required quantity is picked in one step. The quantities removed are split up at the time of assignment to the picking container. This process permits further optimisation by the use of pack-to-light systems. In this case, the user is guided visually (by means of light signals and displays of quantities). dvantages: Increase in picking capacity Reduction in error rates by using visual guidance Order 11 100 Order 11 500 Order K3 11 300 Lights flash at the respective container Collective order S1 11 900 Consolidated order at machine 100 500 300 K3 Shelf with 900 articles of part No. 11 arrives Order 11 100 Splitting up of the picked quantity
100 Sp a Fa 5000 Entry 10 Sp ad Fa HOST transfer/host communication 5000 Entry 10 Sp ad Fa WM S 1 office PC WarehouseManagement 5000 Entry 6 2 HOST computers 3 4 PowerPick storage PCs databases Radio connection 5 Order processing sequence with HOST communication The following data can be exchanged via the HOST communication: HOST to PowerPick Part master Orders Part lists Inventory request Goods receipts Reservations PowerPick to HOST Transaction acknowledgements Stock corrections Stock reconciliations Inventory reports Various methods can be used to connect to HOST systems (see page 3). 1. In your HOST application, you generate a production order, sales order, transport order, etc. and thus create receipt and picking lists. 2. The receipt and picking lists are passed by the HOST system to PowerPick by data transfer (SCII files or tables). 3. The orders are selected automatically or manually in PowerPick. The required storage space is reserved in accordance with predefined rules (FIFO, lot/batch, in capacity, etc.). Picking procedure using an automatic storage machine: 4. The picking lists are called up on the storage PC. The reserved locations are path-optimised and the material required is brought to the access door. The goods are removed, confirmation given, and the transaction is automatically recorded. Picking using a static racking system: 5. Picking lists are called up via a radio terminal. The radio terminal communicates online with PowerPick. The user is guided through the racks in a path-optimised route via the display on the radio terminal. The pick is confirmed either via the display or by barcode-check and is recorded in real time. Of course, it is possible to enter adjusted quantities in both storage systems. 6. Confirmed picks are reported back to the HOST system and automatically transacted. 13
10 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entrée justements Save time increase efficiency horizontal optimisation 5000 Entry 5000 Entry 5000 Entry The efficiency of the equipment is already very high with Kardex PowerPick. However, the functionality of the system can be further increased with this option. Horizontal optimisation Normally, if you have an order with 4 different parts, the machines move in succession and also deliver the appropriate shelves successively at the access opening. The machine travel time is added together. Without horizontal optimisation: The orders are processed on the basis of their lines. The order lines are delivered and processed in succession, in a path-optimised manner. 1 3 4 With horizontal optimisation: n order is processed in 2 parallel on all connected machines by one or more operators. The simultaneous delivery of order lines means that the operator is independent of the processing sequence. The user is guided using the machine display. = 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 = = 14 With horizontal optimisation, all machines are driven at the same time. The machine with the shortest travelling time quickly brings the shelf to the access opening. The operator can immediately begin picking. The operator can process other shelves as they arrive, reducing waiting times to the minimum possible. fter each confirmation, the next line is immediately activated at the respective 3 machine. 2 1 If there are many orders to be picked, the time saved adds up, and efficiency is increased immensely. 4 = Screen interface using horizontal optimisation.
Machine control Integration with vision With the PowerPick inboard family, powerful solutions are available which completely integrate into storage technology. Without an external PC workstation, machine control and stock management are integrated using a new generation of user interface. The main emphasis is clear, simple operation with high productivity. The basis for this is achieved with technical features such as network integration and touchscreen. PowerPick inboard product family OP-Emulator OP2000 emulation Fully compatible with existing systems Familiar user interface Online help Simple installation and configuration Full access to all functions Quick response times PowerPick Inboard asic storage system Only one dialog for all actions utomatic handling of parts Quick and easy to use Simple installation and configuration Connection via Ethernet Secure and reliable Lists with configurable filters Manual mode PowerPick Entry Inboard Expanded storage system Clear graphical interface Secure and reliable Simple installation and configuration Easy to update ased on modern technology Part management with FIFO, stock management, etc. in management with graphical interface, shifting, copying, inserting, etc. Pick/receive, auto-store functions, searching Lists with configurable filters Manual mode 15
Software Support Kardex software specialists a strong team for PowerPick and your storage system Our promise to you Consultancy by specialists To achieve maximum performance from your storage system you need the highest qualified software specialists. For this reason, only select IT experts work on PowerPick and the connection to existing EDP environments. Our services before and after installation: Remote diagnosis Consultancy Drawing up of requirement profiles or project specifications Turnkey handover Individual of the software Final confirmation of accepted package Customer service Installation Training of your staff Optional 24-hour service Support at commissioning Service contracts with up to 24-hour hotline Service contracts for updates Remote maintenance and diagnosis Kardex and PowerPick 5000 are registered trademarks Tel: 08702 422 224 Fax: 08702 400 420 E-mail: info@kardex.co.uk Website: www.kardex.co.uk Head Office: Kardex Systems (UK) Ltd. Kestral House Falconry Court akers Lane Epping CM16 5LL 00/06/2005