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BLR4 Process Map:

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BLR8 Process Map: Inbound

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BLR8 Process Map: Outbound

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Project Plan: 
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Time Motion Study: BLR4

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Mid review document:

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Enhancements @ BLR4

At the inbound dock an associate spends around 40-60 seconds in moving from the dock door to the FRX station to print
labels. This movement can be eliminated by creating FRX label printing stations at each dock door. 

A three step process is required to paste an FRX label and link it to the PO. These steps include pasting the FRX label,
scanning the FRX label and then scanning the PO label. To increase the efficiency of process we can install tunnel scanner
which can read both these labels and link them at the backend. This would reduce an additional scan required in process.

Currently we are utilizing a separate dock for unloading and sample check. This is done to ensure that the wait time in case of
any issues during sample check does not affect the unloading process and the associate utilization is optimization. A sample
check is not required in licensed shipments. If we maximize the licensed patterners we can save up to 15-20 mins per truck
and we will not require an additional associate for the process. Merge the 2 doors.

We are utilizing a separate space for preparation and an associate needs to bring the pallets to the preparation area which
takes around 30-50 seconds. Additionally problem solvers have to scan the entire NYR region to identify the cases which need
preparation. This process can be optimized if the associates have a mobile preparation station and they can perform the
preparation at the NYR area only while scanning the pallets. We we save an additional movement and effort of moving a
pallet. 

While wrapping a pallet 2 associates are required, one for stretch wrap and other for taping. Currently the associates need to
circle around the pallet for wrapping it. The entire process for stretch wrap takes up around 109 seconds to complete
depending on the pallet. Instead we can install rotating plates which will save the efforts and time of an associate spent circling
around the pallet.

At a case receive station an associate needs to count the no of items in a case manually and feed it into the system by typing.
Instead an additional weighing system can be installed which can automatically calculate the no of units.

Counting scales  can also be utilized at the each receive station where they calculate the no of items in the tote.
An associate spends around 1-2 mins in counting the items depending on the ASINs. Counting scales can reduce this time
and will be increase the efficiency of the process
 
Smaller cases of dimensions around half the size of an average shoes box are used for cosmetics and apparels. Further these
boxes go through 3 shipment touch points (sort , moving to NYR , loading to truck) after this step.
If these cases can be packed into larger cases and marked separately. Approximately a box will be able to hold up to 10
cases. This will reduce 30 (3*10) touchpoints to 3 touch points. Thus reducing 90% effort at this step.

Combining the Each Receive and RC sort will reduce the additional scans and efforts required to first receive and place the
item into receiving totes and then sorting them. It will reduce 5-10 sec of time and effort required per item.  Currently they have
an software called URS which provides this functionality but the major drawback with the software is that if can perform this
operation when the all the items are to be sent to on particular station. It could be enhances to a software solution that sorts
item when receiving them. 

Redesign each receive stations to have functionality to drop items instead of keep them into tote. They can have totes in the
front with fixed scanner where they can simply scan and drop the item. The movement will be more streamlined and will
reduce the efforts involved. 

The Stock labels attached to totes can have pre printed destination and can have color coding to easily identify the totes at the
sort point. This will enhance the sorting process as the associates will be able to pick up totes based on label color. 

Currently the label is dark green and the visibility of text is low on that. That should be changes to a lighter color.

An associate manually writes the location and count on case label in case receive we can have printed labels instead to
optimize this process. 

An auto sorter can be implemented on the highway conveyor to automate the sorting process. Instead of 6 associates
required during the peak it can be automated.

There is no system for team lead or problem solve to track the idle time spent by the associate on real time basis. They can
implement the system to alert the PS in case the idle time of associate exceeds the allowed value. In this scenario PS can
check if any help is required and act upon it.

Stations where specially abled associates are working can be optimized to enhance the workplace productivity. Measures like
magnifying glass screens for visually impaired associates can be taken up.

enhancement @ blr8

software for placing item into the bin

slap
auto tape dispenser
spoo on all type of packaging

reference doc: https://w.amazon.com/bin/view/FCReceive/Projects/Enhancement_of_Case_Receive/