Storage bins and supply chains
Kbins are a key component in many warehouse and distribution centres and facilitate storage of products and order picking.
Our team has decades of experience in working with customers to support them in sourcing the correct bins for each individual facility ranging from small businesses to national multi-site warehouse and distribution centres.
Often referred to as ‘tote bins’ or ‘totes’ our bins help maximise space, assist productivity and drive efficiencies by supporting line side or warehouse optimisation objectives.
So how do our bins and totes fit into supply chains? Whilst they can feature just about anywhere, and are used for many and varied applications, here are three of the most commons scenarios where they can be found and where they make a tangible difference.
Trade counters
Our pick bins are featured in trade counters across the UK and beyond and we are proud to supply many well-known names with standard and bespoke solutions.
In this situation, our bins are ‘back of house’ in racked shelving with a huge range of products located within them.
Users benefit from being able to store single or small volume components as and when required. The business benefits from being able to easily access the product to pick the order for the customer when they arrive to pick up a ‘click and collect’ order or to make a purchase.
Manufacturing and production lines
Customers expect to have a wide range of choice, and this has added a level of complexity to some production lines that requires strict product segregation and easy access for picking.
Similarly, production lines are expected to be as efficient as possible, and this means easy access to products so they can be picked and placed into packs or picked and used as part of the manufacturing process.
However, your manufacturing or production line works, if you need to store components our range of corrugated and polypropylene bins and totes can help to streamline processes and create efficient work methods.
Distribution and fulfilment centres
Particularly relevant in the ecommerce sector our pick bins and shelf liners are seen in distribution and fulfilment centres. They allow for the easy storage and access of product that is picked to fulfil an online customer order. The orders are often picked by hand; however, we have also developed bespoke solutions for customers who have automated picking systems.
Even with our wide range of sizes available, in both corrugated and polypropylene, there is sometimes a requirement for a bespoke solution. We offer a full design and sampling service allowing us to work with customers to their exact specifications and provide a solution that maximises efficiencies for them.
Customers who choose Kbins® range from multi-site fulfilment centre businesses to one site small distribution centres that support independent ecommerce businesses. It shows how versatile our bins are and why they are so popular in so many supply chain scenarios.
You may find that our range of bins and totes will provide you with the perfect supply chain solution. However, should you require a bespoke solution or simply have a question give us a call on 0113 250 9777, email us at sales@kbins.com or visit our website and fill in the contact us form.