Studies have proven that \u201cpre-stamping\u201d cigarette inventory (stamping at receiving beforeput away) is the most labor productive method for stamping cigarettes.\u00a0The bad news is that it requires the highest inventory cost.<\/p>\n
The same studies prove that \u201cpost-stamping\u201d cigarette inventory (stamping after an order is picked) is the highest labor cost method because it delivers the lowest labor productivity rate for stamping cigarettes.\u00a0The good news is that it yields the lowest inventory cost.<\/p>\n
The question distributors have wrestled with for years is, \u201cShould we \u2018pre-stamp\u2019 or \u2018post stamp\u2019?\u201d<\/p>\n
SmokePick\u00ae makes that question irrelevant.<\/p>\n
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Why?<\/p>\n
Because SmokePick\u00ae achieves the labor productivity rate similar to a \u201cpre-stamp\u201d application\u00a0AND\u00a0an inventory cost that is similar to a \u201cpost-stamp\u201d application.\u00a0In addition, SmokePick\u00ae delivers an accuracy rate that is superior to either \u201cpre-stamp\u201d or \u201cpost-stamp\u201d applications, exceeding 99.99% and typically 100%.\u00a0If there is an error, the system will know exactly who committed the error and when.<\/p>\n
Historically, \u201cpre-stamp\u201d applications have required fewer stamping machines than \u201cpost-stamp\u201d applications because of the higher stamp rate at which \u201cpre-stamp\u201d applications achieve.\u00a0SmokePick enjoys a similar stamp rate to \u201cpre-stamp\u201d, so fewer stamp machines and fewer stamp machine operators are required.<\/p>\n
One last SmokePick\u00ae advantage\u2026because inventories are reduced and because there\u2019s only one unstamped pick slot per SKU, SmokePick\u00ae utilizes less warehouse floor space.\u00a0(The reduction is a direct correlation with the number of pre-stamped inventories that currently exist.)<\/p>\n
In summary, SmokePick\u00ae is the best-of-breed solution for lean distribution of cigarette products.\u00a0Through the use of high-speed sortation, put-to-light technology, robust controls, and integration of all facets of the cigarette product life cycle, SmokePick\u00ae enables high product velocity and throughput with amazingly low labor requirements.<\/p>\n
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