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Apex Supply Chain Technologies debuts smart bin systems

November 21, 2016

Apex Supply Chain Technologies has introduced the ACTYLUS 8100 and 8200, according to a press release. These smart bin systems enable operations with assembly and compact manufacturing cells to take advantage of replenishment automation to ensure bin supplies never run out.

The devices are compact, at one shelf (14.5 inches) and two shelves high (22 inches), respectively. They are ideal for use in benchtop and wall mount applications, including assembly cells and individual workstations.

ACTYLUS Smart Bin Systems automate Kanban and the vendor managed inventory process. This eliminates the need for labor-intensive manual bin scanning, which is known for being inefficient, wasteful and expensive. It also virtually eliminates stock-outs and rush shipments.

"Deploying ACTYLUS in individual workstations will save workers even more steps and free up even more valuable floor space. When you consider our smart bins are handling inventory often considered part of a company's unmanageable tail spend, the impact on efficiency and productivity is considerable," said Kent Savage, Apex Supply Chain Technologies founder and CEO.