Industrial automation

Industrial Automation Solutions For Over 30 Years

Is your operation running at its full potential? Our industrial automation solutions and picking logistics systems improve efficiency, accuracy and ergonomics. We'd like to introduce an exciting industrial automation solution: an automated picking solution customized to your specific needs.

Creativity and proper application is the key to batch picking and automated picking solutions. At Kuecker Logistics Group, we are experts at implementing many industrial automation solutions like pick-to-light distro lines, batch picking systems, or pick-to-voice. Our experience truly shines, however, in those unique situations that force us to think outside of the picking logistics box.

In addition to offering those standard picking solutions for industrial automation, KLG has been a leader in innovation using put carousels, put to light monitors, light directed batch carts and other unique solutions for our clients.

Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems

Do you think that an Automated Storage & Retrieval System is the right solution to meet all of the needs of your company? The first thing that most companies do when they think about implementing an automated storage and retrieval system is call an AS/RS manufacturer. There are many AS/RS manufacturers to choose from but each manufacturer has different specialties and technologies that they truly excel at.

You will find that some of the manufactures specialize in high speed systems, others in maximizing vertical space, some are better at mini-load systems while others are better at unit load systems. It is possible that a crane based solution is not going to be the right type of AS/RS to meet your needs and a carousel with an inserter extractor is. Maybe a unit load with high density depth capabilities would be the tipping point that makes an AS/RS justifiable for your operation.

Choosing The Right Automated Storage & Retrieval System

Many companies try to provide you with a solution, but sometime it is not always the right one for your automated material handling system. Rather than selecting a manufacturer who is only going to recommend the best solution that "they" can provide you with, why not go to a systems integrator with experience in all types of AS/RS who has access to many of the best products on the market and all types of AS/RS? This is just one of the advantages that you will benefit from when choosing Kuecker Logistics Group to assist you in the implementation of an automated storage and retrieval system that is custom designed to meet all of your specific and unique requirements.

Automated Storage & Retrieval

• Unit Load Stacker Cranes
• Mini Load Cranes
• Vertical Lift Sequencer (VLS)
• Carousels with Inserter Extractors
• Shuttle Systems
• Goods to man systems
• Opex Perfect Pick

With over 30 years of experience we are sure to find you the solution you are looking for. Not only do we design and build the systems that you need, but we act as partner and consultant to ensure the success of our services. If you are looking for the perfect customized automated storage and retrieval solution to meet your unique needs, contact Kuecker Logistics Group today at (816) 348-3100.

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Retail Shoe & Apparel DC

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When receiving a new product in containers, this retailer was encumbered by a totally manual unloading and palletization process, harming the retailer's value chain.  After manually sorting the product and palletizing, much of the product would then be cross-docked by loading the cartons onto a conveyor line to either be transported to a unit sorter or be labeled and sent to the shipping sorter to enhance both speed and the value chain.

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This retailer worked with KLG to design a system that would provide labeling, partially automate the palletizing and automate the flow to cross-dock or unit sortation to improve the value chain.

After being placed on one of five telescoping truck unloaders, the cartons proceed to a top apply printer and receive either a shipping label or a carton SKU label.  The cartons proceed through a merge and are dimensioned as they are inducted onto the 45 lane sorter. The sorter delivers the carton to a palletizing lane or cross dock divert.  For the cartons to be palletized, the custom WCS program uses the dimension information to provide a stack pattern and layer diagram for each SKU to improve the value chain.  The palletizing graphic is displayed on monitors at the end sorter lanes to assist the operators in building pallets to enhance the value chain.

The system is capable of receiving, labeling and sorting up to 7,500 cartons per hour, improving the retailer's value chain.  Almost half of the cartons received are cross-docked to shipping or to a unit sorter.  All cartons that are not cross-docked are palletized. This system has had proven results in improving the retailer's value chain.

Call Jim to find out more at  (816) 348-3100 

Warehouse Management

Let Us Make Your Job Easier With Warehouse Management

Warehouse automation is a management system that is designed to make the job easier and to help your employees utilize their time more efficiently. From handling greater amounts of products to allowing for quicker turnaround times, warehouse automation has been assisting the biggest names in a variety of industries. This warehouse management system is sure to help the productivity of your employees. Consider making your business smarter with warehouse automation from KLG.

Learn more about our custom warehouse automation systems by reading more below or calling one of our expert team members at (816) 348-3100 today.

AS/RS

Did you know that Kuecker Logistics Group: Offers only the most technologically advanced equipment that meets the highest standards of performance, quality, and safety. Our pre-engineered products come from many of the best manufacturers and, if necessary, additional equipment can be custom fabricated to meet the job requirements. We provide operational analysis, system engineering, system installation, project management, training, start-up assistance and ongoing support. The KLG team will work closely with you from start to finish to ensure your satisfaction and exceed your expectations.

Operational Analysis

System Engineering & Design

Detailed Proposals

Professional Project Implementation

Ongoing Support

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The evolution of e-commerce and it’s here to stay.

Did you know that Mobile is more than the next big thing? It’s an evolution of e-commerce and it’s here to stay. The growth of mobile resulted in a 58.9% share of total eCommerce sales annually last year and projected to increase to 72.9% by 2021. What does this mean to distribution facilities and to the ability of retailers and others to deliver faster? We are seeing places like Walmart changing dramatically before our eyes! Remember that our strength is in the Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc. provides a wide range of products & services to help today’s retail distribution centers. The need to be efficient, accurate and fast is greater now than ever before, and we can help your fulfillment center get there.  Visit http://kuecker.com/retail_distribution.php.

For even more information visit our main website at www.kuecker.com and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KueckerLogisticsGroup/

More to come soon!

The way warehousing is going

This article explains what is happening in California now and we believe that this will spread. You need to have a company that understands distribution centers and warehousing and have them help you! We are here call us!

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Sorter rebuild

Sorter Rebuild

Cost-Effective Sorter Rebuilds for Distribution Solutions

Your customers do not care if your distribution center’s sorter is out of date, or if it shuts down constantly and your people can’t get customer orders out the door. Your customers want their product on time. If your sorter is dated or otherwise inefficient, Kuecker Logistics Group proudly offers sorter rebuild services to get your sorter where it needs to be to improve your distribution solutions and meet your customer demands.

Our Sorter Rebuild Process

If your warehouse control system is the brain of your conveyor system, the sorter is the heart. It’s crucial that the sorter runs properly at all times. At some point, it will need to be overhauled. Our rebuild process begins with a thorough inspection during which we document the necessary parts and estimate their cost.

After we determine the work that needs to be done, we work with you to determine the best timeline and schedule to perform the work. If you can’t afford to shut down production during the day, we’ll work overnight. We have our own technicians to perform the overhaul service, or we can work with your maintenance team. Kuecker Logistics Group are experts in sorters, and we will direct the entire rebuild process, and monitor the system when it is fully operational to make sure it runs smoothly and efficiently.

Types of Sorters We Overhaul

Kuecker Logistics Group can rebuild the following types of sorters:

• Sliding shoe sorters
• Pusher sorters
• Split-tray sorters, tilt-tray sorters
• Wiping sorters
• Cross-belt sorters
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Lighted Batch Carts

Custom Pick-To-Light / Mobile Batch Cart systems developed by Kuecker Logistics offer a wide range of benefits. The possibilities for cart design are endless and we are happy to work with you in determining the perfect batch picking solution for your unique operation.

There are several designs that can be used or created for your unique application such as:

• Order Carts – Split case picking from shelving
• Bulk Carts – Split case & full case picking from pallet rack
• And more!

We can design a system for you! Contact Jim at (816) 348-3100 for more information!

Kuecker Logistics Group has been providing innovative material handling solutions for nearly 30 years. From fully integrating multi-million dollar systems...to retrofitting existing systems...to simply providing equipment...whatever your needs, we have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right.

Kuecker Palletizing Solutions

At Kuecker Logistics Group, we can provide your company with the right palletizing equipment and palletizing solutions that meet the specific requirements of your project. Whether you are in need of one of the fastest and most durable models in the industry or a unique robotic application, we have the right palletizing system for your operations.

Our services don’t have to stop there, though. As an expert integrator of palletizing equipment, conveyor systems, AS/RS and multiple materials handling solutions, many times the palletizer is simply one facet of the entire project scope that we provide. Our team analyzes your businesses needs and creates a palletizing solution that can make it run more smoothly.

Call me today at 816-348-3100.

Do not forget to visit us at MODEX 2018!

Please join Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG) next April for MODEX 2018. We will be demonstrating our world-class systems and meeting prospective new customers.

MODEX 2018 will be held April 9-12, 2018, at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. We will be demonstrating at Booth # B3638. 

At MODEX:

CONNECT

with over 850 of the leading providers and see in-person, in-action how their efficiency-enhancing and cost-cutting equipment and technology solutions can futureproof your supply chain.

LEARN

from the industry's best minds how key industry trends and innovations can transform your manufacturing and supply chain operations during 100+ free education sessions and four powerful keynotes.

MEET FACE-TO-FACE

with your industry peers from the U.S. and over 110 countries across the globe.

Whatever manufacturing and supply chain solutions or insights you need to FUTUREPROOF your business, you'll find them at MODEX 2018.

Material handling

Material handling is the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. As a process, material handling incorporates a wide range of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment and systems that support logistics and make the supply chain work. Their application helps with:

• Forecasting
• Resource allocation
• Production planning
• Flow and process management
• Inventory management and control
• Customer delivery
• After-sales support and service

A company’s material handling system and processes are put in place to improve customer service, reduce inventory, shorten delivery time, and lower overall handling costs in manufacturing, distribution and transportation. KUECKER LOGISTICS GROUP is a leader in the materials management solutions business!

Visit us at www.kuecker.com or at MODEX 2018 at booth # B3638.!

We are going to be at MODEX 2018

Please join Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG) next April for MODEX 2018. We will be demonstrating our world-class systems and meeting prospective new customers.

MODEX 2018 will be held April 9-12, 2018, at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. We will be demonstrating at Booth # B3638. 

Our services!

Services

Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc. is a turnkey systems integrator providing logistics management solutions to businesses all over the United States. We can guide you from the planning stage through test and debug, along with after sale service and support.

1. Planning and Purchasing

KLG's sales representatives provide an average of 18 years logistics management solutions industry experience to our clients. Our objective has never been to just knock on the door and hope to sell equipment and services. We pride ourselves on being able to offer valuable guidance toward finding the best solutions for our customers. We know every company we work with has plenty of choices when deciding who they want to do business with. We provide innovative logistics management solutions ideas and a vast knowledge of industry products and practices in order to facilitate productive meetings with solid analysis. At KLG, we feel this sets us apart from other companies in our industry.

2. Design

KLG has been on the cutting edge of designing material handling systems for many years. Our design department constantly works with the latest version of AutoCad. This ensures the ability to utilize existing layouts as well as develop detailed three-dimensional views of a complex system. We have created an extensive library of three-dimensional materials handling products. These assist in system layout and development. Each project no matter the size is created in 3D and produced in color. This simplifies and eases understanding and helps keep the planning process running smoothly.

3. Project Management

Our project management department takes a team approach to all system projects.  A lead manager is assigned to every project. This is the customer's primary point of contact. This person is your go-to for every question or concern. Our director of project management and your sales account executive are also involved from the beginning to the end of the project. We feel with this approach, all details are covered and each customer has multiple resources to communicate with as the project proceeds.

We use Microsoft Project to produce detailed schedules. This ensures everyone understands the overall timeline in the logistics management process and their individual role in accomplishing each step. Continuous assessments of those timelines, as well as the actual installation details, are made throughout the project. The lines of communication are always kept up between all parties to make sure each project runs smoothly. After all, project logistics are what we do best -- ours for you, our customer -- and yours for your customers.

4. Mechanical Installation

KLG has a staff of trained personnel who work on the installation of systems as well as custom fabrication of specialty items and service-oriented contract work. In addition, we have excellent working relationships with some of the best mechanical and electrical installation companies in this industry. The lowest bid is not always the best solution and we are well aware of this philosophy. Our number one priority is to always produce a high-quality installation which creates a satisfied customer and we know this will not happen without the right people on the job. Although portions of the installation process may be subcontracted out, the project management and design of a system are always done internally. KLG manages and assumes responsibility for all projects from start to finish.

5. Maintenance, Service, Spare Parts

KLG has a department devoted to keeping logistics projects fully serviced after the sale. Our Field Support Service Team is composed up of uniquely experienced and talented logistics project professionals, each of whom provides a full spectrum of support services. They ensure the system provided by KLG will operate smoothly and consistently, providing maximum production through the years.

The Field Support and Service Team's commitment is to provide a proactive, customer oriented resource which is always available to respond immediately to your needs. Our logistics management services are designed to maximize the productivity and utilization of your system through its entire life. We are constantly striving to better understand and fulfill your needs by keeping you current on the latest service capability for your system.

Call Jim for more information at 816-348-3100.

Warehouse automation

Contact Kuecker Logistics Group Today for Warehouse Automation Solutions

If you're ready for your operations to run more efficiently, contact us today. KLG is happy to provide you with more information about our comprehensive warehouse automation technology.

Call (816) 348-3100 to discuss your warehouse automation options with our expert team.

Retrofit systems and your business!

Advantages of Choosing a Retrofitted Inventory Management System

There are a number of benefits that can be gained when selecting a retrofitting solution to fulfill the needs of your company.

1. Cost-Effectiveness

The primary advantage that many companies look at when making this decision is cost. Through the retrofitting of an inventory management system, a company can take advantage of updated technologies without the full expense of developing a solution that consists entirely of brand new components. Depending on the scope of the inventory management system, these savings can range from thousands to millions of dollars.

2. Repurposing Equipment

In a retrofitted inventory management solution the companies existing equipment can be re-used or equipment that has been lightly used in another operation can be integrated into the solution.

3. Gaining Efficiencies

Retrofitting allows individual elements or the entire inventory management system as a whole to be easily optimized for maximum efficiency.

4. Adaptability

The flexibility of being able to adapt machinery to accommodate new or different products or processes is a benefit that meets the unique requirements for many companies, manufacturers and distributors.

Retrofitted Inventory Management Solution Systems by KLG

If you are still not sure if a retrofitted inventory management system solution is the right choice for your project, we ask you to learn more about how Kuecker Logistics Groups can improve your productivity with a retrofitted system solution. You are also welcome to take a look at what we currently have available in our used equipment for retrofitting section of the website.

If you need assistance in developing the perfect retrofitted inventory management solution system solution to meet the unique requirements of your company, contact Kuecker Logistics Group today at (816) 348-3100.

The Robots are coming

Robots That Pick Up and Sort Objects Created for Simplifying Warehouses

Researchers have developed a robot that can pick up and sort objects to help improve warehouse efficiency.

February 21, 2018

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Sorting and organizing may not always be the most difficult tasks, but they can certainly get tedious. While it has been difficult in the past to teach machines to do that task, researchers at MIT and Princeton have developed a robot that can do it just that. In the future, it could be used for things like warehouse sorting or cleaning up a disaster area.

The team first trained the robot how to determine the best way to grip an object. They showed it bins of various items and then demonstrated which of four main grasping behaviors was the best option for a particular object. They did this over and over again, labeling which attempts were successful and which were not. Eventually, they plugged all of the information in a deep neural network. 

Once the object is gripped and lifted out of the bin, the robot then has to figure out what it is. In their setup, the researchers have a set of cameras that take pictures of the object from all sorts of angles and those images can then be compared to a library of other images the robot has access to. Once it finds a close match, the robot then moves the object to another bin, based on what the item is.

At the Amazon Robotics Challenge last July, the robot was able to successfully grasp objects 75 percent of the time and it correctly classified each novel item it was presented with. 

An interesting article from supply chain executive