Dematic offers a meaty processing solution

Dematic has launched an automated order fulfilment and despatch processing solution called the Meat Buffer.

While traditional meat shipping processes involve manual handling, increasing the potential for error and product damage, Dematic claims this high-performance processor is accurate, safe and cost-effective.

Based on Dematic’s Multishuttle Automated Storage and Retrieval System, the Meat Buffer limits labour-intensive manual handling as well as offering unlimited order assembly flexibility. The solution can pick multiple SKUs concurrently within a single aisle, increasing system throughput and improving access to stock required for orders.

Food and beverage manager  David Rubie says the solution enables local meat processors to get their products ready for export markets in the right condition and at the right time.

Using Dematic’s iQ performance optimising software, the Meat Buffer solution provides full track and trace capabilities for every single carton of every SKU.

It also eliminates potential occupational health and safety hazards associated with the manual handling of heavy cartons weighing up to 27kg, and errors associated with incorrect picking.

The Meat Buffer solution can be designed to fit within virtually any space and can be scaled up with the addition of extra aisles or by increasing the height or length of the system. This provides future flexibility and reduces initial investment, building and leasing costs.