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For
real control of warehouse operations, you need a flexible,
integrated control system to provide visibility into your
warehouse operations and supply chain. The Tompkins Warehouse Control
System (TCS) integrates warehouse management systems and real-time
control of all the equipment in your operations.
 The TCS
is an integrated system that is scalable to virtually any
type of warehouse equipment or any size facility. No matter
what type of conveyor, carousel or pick-to-light equipment
in your warehouse, the TCS can be configured to each to provide
real-time monitoring and control capabilities. With TCS your
system can supply a seamless flow of data between the warehouse
floor level and facility, creating real-time reports on operational
history, equipment status and even peak order seasons. TCS
modularity allows us to apply only the control software necessary
for your application.
TCS was
developed by and for operations personnel. It is therefore
easy to use and provides the valuable information operations
supervisors and managers need.
Use
the TCS to:
- Improve
existing facility automation
- Improve
or install a new manufacturing line
- Consolidate
and centralize control of process automation
- Reduce
labor requirements and associated costs
- Increase
visibility to plant floor operations
- Provide
a single interface point between automation equipment and
host systems
Sorter
Controls
Tompkins
Associates has extensive experience in developing control
systems for material handling sorters operating in warehouse
and distribution centers. Our services include adding controls
to existing sorting systems or new sorters, without implementation
disrupting your operations.
 Features
of our sorter controls include:
- Graphical
user interface:
A color-coded screen shows the sorter and all discharge
lanes. A three-color stack light also facilitates communication
with the user.
- Reports:
Each installation of the sorter control system includes
an extensive set of reports including no-read quantity,
jams by lane, sorter statistics and throughput.
- WMS
interface:
The sorter control system may also include an interface
to the warehouse management system to receive downloaded
sort plan data and send divert confirmations.
- Exception
handling:
The sorter controls automatically identify and report error
conditions such as full, jams, no-reads, and unknown bar
codes
Case Study: Burt's Bees (PDF)
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Case Studies
Case Study: MTD
Case Study: Gerawan Farming
Burt's Bees (PDF)
Resources
Read "'Green' gear takes sting out of Burt's Bees' expansion" in DC Velocity
Tompkins Control System Provides Cost-effective, Greener Facility Control
Teamwork Boosts Williams-Sonoma Performance (PDF)
Tips for selecting the best controls: Read Modern Materials Handling's article, In Control.
TCS Frequently Asked Questions
Details on the
Tompkins Warehouse Control System (PDF)
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