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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: Meyn Americas’ Operations Leaders Share Their Automation Journey with DCS
CASE STUDY: Meyn Americas’ Operations Leaders Share Their Automation Journey with DCS
Meyn Americas LLC, a subsidiary of Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., engaged DCS to design and install a new distribution and fulfillment system for its new, Green Globes-certified spare parts distribution center (DC) located in Westminster, South Carolina.
The system incorporates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for order picking and inventory put away, and a shipping sortation conveyor. Additionally, DCS deployed DATUM, its proprietary warehouse execution system (WES), at the facility. DATUM enhances the functionality of Meyn’s existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, optimizes and directs picking workflows, and interfaces with software and hardware controls for the AMRs and conveyors. The project was completed in six months, meeting Meyn’s target go-live date.
Take a tour of the operation via the video below, with project insights from Meyn’s Michael Otterbach, VP of Parts Operations, and Tom Stanley, Warehouse Operations Manager. They’re joined by Fred Rudolph, DCS’ Senior Account Executive.
Greenfield Facility Leverages Scalable Automation
The trio discuss how the global leader in automated poultry processing equipment sought to ensure rapid shipping by stocking 80% of its parts portfolio and guaranteeing two-day deliveries. Previously, their Georgia-based inventory system faced space constraints and inefficiencies, prompting the shift to automation.
To achieve this transformation, Meyn partnered with DCS to develop a scalable, technology-driven DC. After thorough analysis, DCS implemented a system featuring static racking, AMRs for order picking and put away, and an automated conveyor sortation system. The backbone of the operation is DATUM, DCS’ proprietary WES, fully integrated with Meyn’s ERP. This provides real-time inventory visibility and streamlines fulfillment.
DATUM Optimizes Picking
With DATUM, the picking process has been optimized. Associates use tablets and handheld scanners to verify items, reducing errors while AMRs transport carts efficiently. The facility’s automation extends to packing and shipping, where conveyors and scan tunnels ensure accurate order fulfillment.
Upon go-live, the facility demonstrated improved throughput and efficiency over the previous operation. Order fulfillment errors have decreased, and a 24/7 urgent parts service is now available. The partnership with DCS has been instrumental in achieving these milestones, with Meyn lauding the integrator’s transparent and tailored approach. With automation in place, Meyn continues to refine its global parts shipping process, reducing costs and its carbon footprint.
Hoping to improve inventory visibility, order accuracy, and order fulfillment productivity? Connect with DCS to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.