Modern Materials Handline - Design Plans & Ideas - Facility Layout

SERCO & SUBMITORDER.COM

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E-COMMERCE IS WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF the fastest growing industries. Some of the larger e-retail companies process an estimated 60,000 transactions daily, and that number is expected to increase rapidly over the next two years. To keep up with that growth, many companies selling products on-line are out-sourcing e-fulfillment, especially distribution, with minimal capital investment, while maintaining speedy delivery to their customers.

Recognizing this trend, SubmitOrder.com based in Ohio opened its doors in 1999 to provide e-fulfillment support to Internet merchandisers. As the industry’s leading provider of Internet e-fulfillment services to e-commerce companies, SubmitOrder.com operates three distribution centers throughout Ohio, in addition to providing services such as strategic development, database development and supply chain consulting. In response to its rapid growth, the company planned for a new 600,000 square-foot DC in Memphis, TN.

The facility utilizes 61 dock positions with just-in-time operations, distributing a vast array of products and retail merchandise. In many cases, as soon as product arrives on the dock, SubmitOrder.com must ship it out to the customer. With this type of operation, they were looking to outfit the dock with easy-to-use levelers, but also wanted vehicle restraints for added safety.

SubmitOrder.com installed 61 Serco SL 2060 automatic vehicle restraints. Dual locking positions on the SL series restraints restrict trailer movement, the leading cause of forklift accidents. The simple push-button controls and the advanced inside/outside communication system provide greater dock safety and eliminate confusion for dock attendants and drivers alike.

Vehicle Restraints

New Technology at Work

Serco SL Series vehicle restraints have introduced a new level of safety and security to loading docks in thousands of warehouses and distribution centers. Serco successfully integrates powerful and effective restraints with instantaneous, clear, non-verbal communications systems for dock operators and drivers. The result is a new level of safety and enhanced productivity on the dock.

Serco's Safety-Loc™ systems limit trailer creep and help to prevent unscheduled departures from the dock. The low-profile design and dual locking positions work together to engage most trucks in many applications including those with "pup" trailers. Safety-Loc™ Systems increase safety at the dock while also meeting OSHA requirements.