RTS upgraded Oxford’s wireless network to a 54MB CISCO wireless LAN and the RTS narrowband terminals to spread spectrum compatible. The warehouse management system was also upgraded which included a GUI front-end and a new host computer with the latest versions of Linux and Oracle. An additional 20 new RF terminals were supplied.
Within two days of Store 11 going live, Oxford management noticed a significant increase in productivity which resulted in a higher turnover of pallets from the dock into the freezer. This was facilitated by the increased speed of the new wireless network.
Oxford has now decided to roll the technology out across the rest of the business due to the success of the Store 11 upgrade. The network will cover all temperature controlled storage areas which have a total capacity in excess of 110,000 pallets and utilise in excess of 150 RTS RF terminals.
This has enabled the Oxford business to derive significant productivity gains now and into the future. RTS is always looking for products to assist the Oxford business. For example, RTS sourced a forklift impact sensor for Oxford which did not fully meet Oxford’s requirements. RTS then developed its own to best meet the needs of the industry and Oxford’s requirements.
The IMS1000 and IMS2000 products have been vital to Oxford in helping to reduce forklift and product damage. The IMS products easily stand up to the harsh environment which they are subjected to each day, whilst ensuring the highest level of occupational health and safety is maintained on the forklifts.