Ted Baker relies on BS Handling Systems to increase productivity with automation
BS Handling Systems has increased throughput and productivity for Ted Baker by automating order processing at its warehouse in Derby. The Leicester based materials handling specialist has automated the movement of stock across all three floors of mezzanine at the 1 million sq ft warehouse. The omnichannel site handles the complete fulfilment for the fashion brand including ecommerce orders, Ted Baker stores, concession partner stores and outlet stores as well as wholesale retail products. The facility services the UK and Europe as well as several countries worldwide. The project has seen BS Handling Systems install an automated conveyor system throughout the three-floor mezzanine with a sortation carousel. The system is designed to handle the movement of goods across the floors and down to the ground floor for packing and onwards despatch. In addition to the main conveyor line, BS Handling Systems has also incorporated a box making machine, lidding machine and labelling machine into the system for complete order processing automation. The installation has increased productivity and allows personnel to work safely with distancing by reducing the reliance on the single goods lift on site. With a capacity to handle up to 1000 plastic totes and cardboard boxes per hour, the system is capable of accommodating peak periods such as Black Friday and Christmas. It has been designed to facilitate throughput growth for Ted Baker over the next five years. The ground floor conveyor has been installed at head height allowing for storage and walkways underneath. The system uses overhead scanners to read a license plate number on the boxes and totes to divert them to the correct processing areas.