Dickson says accuracy was a primary reason for purchasing the carousels. They provide an electronic chain of events, from the customer's order to the actual retrieval of the product. The computer establishes and dictates the processes, combining or separating orders for maximum efficiency. If three separate customer orders call for the same item, the computer will instruct the picker to remove three pieces from a tote and separate them into different tubs for the individual orders. The electronic orderpicking system lends itself to better inventory control.
Carousels provide security because only a small percentage of stock is visible.
The carousels are closed and locked at night. Vertical carousels also help prevent loss through accidents. Packages and parts are less likely to be misplaced, or to fall onto the floor or behind shelves. The heavy-duty Model 501 stores pistol, rifle and shotgun shells. With 27 carriers and load capacity of 1,100 pounds per carrier, the carousel can store and retrieve almost 14 tons of stock.