How did a Vehicle parts distributor save on Shipping with the vMeasure Dimensioner machine?
Process
Case Study Summary
The client is a vehicle parts distributor for premium and performance cars. They deployed vMeasure at the receiving station to dimension vehicle parts as they entered the warehouse.
vMeasure Dimensioner machine provided a special QR code in its touch screen, which the mobile app-based WMS system used to capture data through the QR code decoding facility. The dimensioning data was then stored in the client’s item master data.
The client can now create the right packaging for the vehicle parts based on the accurate dimensions and maintain a clean item master in their WMS system.
Problems faced by the Client
Wrong-sized packages were used for different-sized SKUs because of incorrect dimensions.
Because of wrong packaging, the calibration of the high-performance motor parts was damaged. This led to longer repair times for their customers (Auto Service centers).
Wrong dimensions, especially on similar parts, lead to bad item master data.
Because of wrong packaging, the customer must do increased quality checks at the shipping station leading to decreased packing efficiency
Wrong item master data led to wrong dimensions being sent for packaging, and as a result, oversized boxes increased shipping charges.
The staff had to do extra quality control activities at the outbound leading to lower throughput at the packaging station.
While the current mobile-enabled WMS was perfectly adequate for their operations, it lacked integration capabilities.
The IT team could not provide the resource to handle complex integration for the logistics team.
The client’s WMS were fully mobile on their tablets.
Wrong-sized packages were used for different-sized SKUs because of incorrect dimensions.
Because of wrong packaging, the calibration of the high-performance motor parts was damaged. This led to longer repair times for their customers (Auto Service centers).
Wrong dimensions, especially on similar parts, lead to bad item master data.
Because of wrong packaging, the customer must do increased quality checks at the shipping station leading to decreased packing efficiency
Wrong item master data led to wrong dimensions being sent for packaging, and as a result, oversized boxes increased shipping charges.
The staff had to do extra quality control activities at the outbound leading to lower throughput at the packaging station.
While the current mobile-enabled WMS was perfectly adequate for their operations, it lacked integration capabilities.
The IT team could not provide the resource to handle complex integration for the logistics team.
The client’s WMS were fully mobile on their tablets.
Why did the customer choose vMeasure dimensioner machine to solve the above logistics problems?
Benefits accrued by the client by using vMeasure dimensioner machine
What makes vMeasure the only static parcel dimensioner
capable of solving your needs?
| vMeasure Parcel Ultima Specifications | |
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Minimum Dimensions (L – W – H​) |
1.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 in* 3 x 3 x 2 cm (* For items below 0.8 inches in height, a special envelope base plate is required) |
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Maximum Dimensions (L – W – H​) |
39.4 x 29.5 x 17.7 in​ 100 x 75 x 45 cm |
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Accuracy |
Cubes/Cuboids – 0.2 in / 0.5 cm​ Other Objects – 0.4 in / 1 cm |
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Mounted on |
Table / Mobile Cart / Mechanical Conveyor |
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Data captured |
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| vMeasure Parcel Ultima Specifications | |
|---|---|
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Minimum Dimensions (L – W – H​) |
2 x 2 x 2 in​ 5 x 5 x 5 cm |
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Maximum Dimensions (L – W – H​) |
53.1 x 41.3 x 33.5 in 135 x 105 x 85 cm |
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Accuracy |
0.4 in / 1 cm |
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Mounted on |
Table / Mobile Cart / Mechanical Conveyor |
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Data captured |
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| vMeasure Parcel Ultima Specifications | |
|---|---|
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Minimum Dimensions (L – W – H​) |
3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 in​ 10 x 10 x 10 cm |
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Maximum Dimensions (L – W – H​) |
78.7 x 59.1 x 55.1 in​ 200 x 150 x 140 cm |
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Accuracy |
0.6 in / 1.5 cm​ |
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Mounted on |
Floor / Mechanical Conveyor |
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Data captured |
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