If more output is needed, a second operator pre-stages the light shipping cartons and provides other assistance. With two operators, output rises to 700 lines per hour or so, depending on order profiles. A typical Halo client has a database of several thousand consumers ordering products on an irregular basis. The average shipment is two lines totaling five items per carton. Halo's server receives orders from clients and fulfillment is completed by controlled induction of batched orders.
Most products are relatively small and fit within one of three standard carton sizes.
In addition to retail, Halo is also serving a computer systems integration client. Halo ships components to the integrator's customers for installation. Carousels also demonstrate extremely high accuracy, are gentle in presenting inventory, and are efficient inhandling restock and the few returns we see. Further, a conveyor scale in packing checks carton weights. To accommodate future volume increases, the warehouse is designed to accept two additional carousels and additional flow racks at floor level.