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Package Handling
DCS’s design and engineering team has more than 40 years of experience creating unique parcel handling systems for diverse customer applications. With installations including semi-automated handling in small city distribution centers and fully automated, integrated hubs with advanced conveyor and sorter equipment, DCS routinely thinks outside the box.
E-Commerce and Multi-Channel Fulfillment
DCS designs and implements end-to-end warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce and multi-channel retailers that address numerous workflow challenges. This includes solutions for receiving, putaway, storage, replenishment, order fulfillment, picking, packing, sortation, and outbound shipping. Our custom integrated warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment systems draw from a deep pool of conventional, semi-automated, and automated material handling technologies.
Various Distribution Applications
Whether an operation is considering the construction of a new distribution or fulfillment center, or a retrofit or expansion of an existing facility, it’s important to create a solution that fits the overarching supply chain strategy. DCS has four decades of experience designing and integrating comprehensive, end-to-end material handling solutions that meet a multitude of operational goals. Whether conventional, semi-automated, or fully automated, DCS can help your organization implement a custom solution that meets its goals while maximizing return on investment (ROI).
Supply Chain Consulting
The DCS Supply Chain Consulting team offers a range of services to help your operations address the challenges it faces. Working in partnership with you, DCS consultants analyze your business data- existing workforce, workflow processes, inventory, order data, operations, and more- to determine a strategy that addresses your unique needs. Whether you need an operations assessment, process improvement recommendations, or distribution design services, DCS consultants will help guide you to the material handling system or operational solution that best meets your current and future needs, as well as your budget.
Customer Support
Keeping your warehouse operations and material handling systems running smoothly and at the peak of productivity are the goals of DCS’ Customer Service Team. By partnering with DCS, your warehouse automation solution is supported from commissioning to end of life. You’ll receive comprehensive in-house training of your personnel, including specialized training of your designated internal system expert. Plus, DCS offers a complete package of spare parts and expert system troubleshooting support from qualified engineers dedicated to your installation.
System Design & Integration
DCS offers a broad range of material handling equipment and automated system design, installation, and integration services for a multitude of projects. These include retrofits, expansions, upgrades, and more. While every project is unique, our system design and execution processes are the same, encompassing meticulous attention to detail, frequent communication, and a dedicated partnership with our clients.
About Us
Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) has 40 years of experience serving major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their needs. DCS does not sell ready-made conveyor systems but builds relationships that empower collaboration to craft custom warehouse designs together. DCS utilizes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation services, and client support to ensure our customers can keep their promises to deliver on time.
Projects
With more than 40 years of experience providing automated system design, installation, and integration services, DCS has created solutions for companies throughout the United States in a broad range of industries and markets. We’ve completed more than 1500 projects ranging from greenfield facilities with completely new systems to expansions and retrofits of existing operations.
Upcoming Events
Designed Conveyor Systems values building strong relationships with our clients. Join us at our upcoming events to collaborate and discover how we can design a custom warehouse solution tailored to your unique needs.
CASE STUDY: Tour Superior Communications’ DATUM-Optimized Fulfillment Operations
CASE STUDY: Tour Superior Communications’ DATUM-Optimized Fulfillment Operations
Superior Communications, a North American distributor of mobile accessories, has relied on DCS for many years to help its distribution operations keep pace with rapid growth. Most recently, DCS deployed DATUM, its proprietary warehouse execution system (WES), at the automated facility.
DATUM enabled Superior to significantly increase order fulfillment efficiency, improve accuracy, and expand hardware functionality and operational visibility without replacing the current warehouse management system (WMS). Commissioning was completed over a five-week span while Superior’s three shifts continued to fill orders around the clock.
Take a tour of the operation in this video, guided by Brian Curran, Vice President of Software for DCS.
Streamlined Order Picking
The process begins with picking, where DATUM marries the order to a tote before sending it into the order loop. To prevent bottlenecks, DATUM carefully regulates the release of totes based on capacity limits. Curran explains how this prevents the picking area from becoming overwhelmed. Instead, this optimization maintains a steady flow of orders while prioritizing efficiency and meeting order cut times.
Real-time productivity dashboards from the warehouse execution system software—displayed on monitors throughout the facility—share vital operational metrics. These include conveyor health, scan rates, and workload projections. With such insights, managers can redistribute labor effectively, ensuring that resources are allocated where they are needed most.
Enhanced Replenishment Processes
DATUM also tracks inventory replenishment needs and directs operators to retrieve needed items and restock racks as needed. The warehouse execution system upgrade seamlessly integrates with Superior’s existing warehouse management system (WMS), automatically updating inventory status and maintaining accurate stock levels.
For high-volume, fast-moving products, a dedicated bulk pick area enables efficient pallet-based picking. This approach ensures rapid replenishment and a smooth supply chain, Curran explains.
Optimized Packing Efficiency
At packing stations, DATUM strategically manages all order totes. Curran details how the software keeps totes in circulation until every required tote is available, then consolidates them for packing. The WMS tracks the contents of each tote, allowing for real-time verification of order accuracy before final packing.
Want to discover how DATUM can optimize order fulfillment, replenishment, and packing to create a smooth and efficient workflow in your facility? Connect with DCS today.