Operations are scheduled for six days per week and two ten hour shifts per day. After the finished product has been palletized and shrink wrapped, the lift operator applies a bar coded label. The label contains a unique six digit identification number. The computer automatically logs the time and date when the information has been entered into the terminal. To retrieve pallets, messages directing the lift operators to specific locations are displayed on the terminal screen.
Retrieval logic includes first in, first out and easiest access.
Transaction confirmations of retrievals are also keyed in. The warehouse now operates with a real time, paperless environment. Lift truck operator productivity has been increased dramatically. A side benefit is that whenever batch quality is questioned, all pallet positions produced during a specific time period can be identified and restricted from access.