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carousel system, but not necessarily in the same carousel location. There is no replenishment within the system, and there is no space set aside for backup stock. This operating concept gives Ford a significant competitive advantage in service parts logistics. The concept requires a highly sophisticated logistics information system (i.e., random storage, intelligent slotting, activity balanc ing, and dynamic wave planning), a high degree of mechanization (to move the reserve storage locations to the order picker), and a disciplined workforce. This operating philosophy is not meant for every situation, but when the operating volumes are large enough and the necessary resources are avail able, the pick-from-storage concept can yield tremendous productivity gains. Pick from Storage: Shiseido Because most of a typical order picker’s time is spent traveling and/or searching for pick locations, one of the most effective means for improving picking productivity and accuracy is to bring the reserve storage locations to the picker. A large cosmetics distributor recently installed systems that bring reserve storage locations to stationary order picking stations for batch picking of partial-case quantities and direct induction into a cross-belt sorting system (Figure 8.12). In so doing, order

Figure 8.12 Pick-from-storage concept for health and beauty aids

Empty tote takeaway.

Pick-from-Storage

2nd operator orients pieces for sorter induction.

Remainder returned to ASRS.

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High-rise, multi-shuttle, miniload ASRS.

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