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CAPS

A Proven Solution Tailored to Your Operations

CAPS

By offering a variety of modules and configurations, CAPS Spectrum can bring the efficiencies of computer-assisted picking to any distribution center. Engineers analyze each customer's needs and design the optimum, integrated solution for any mix: fast to slow movers, small to large products, split case and full case picking.

Flush-mount pick modules are easy to read, soft on the eyes, and tough on the rigors of the warehouse environment.

Multiple functions in a single system solution
A variety of system functions provide a cost-effective solution for each area of your warehouse

bulletFast moving SKUs: Total Function
bulletSlow-medium SKUs: Basic Function, Matrix Function, Aisle Director

Total Function (Pick-to-Display)
The CAPS Total Function pick-to-display system shown above and on the right sets the benchmark for speed and accuracy in fast-moving items. CAPS "Pick-To-Display" technology lights all appropriate SKUs in the bay at the outset of each order. The pick module displays the quantity right at each facing-rather than at a central bay location. The picker takes the most efficient path to fill the order, with less searching time.

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Aisle Director

Matrix Function and Aisle Director (Pick-to-Address)
Designed for inventory racks and static shelves, this economical system brings the reliability and cost efficiencies of integrated automation to slow moving items. Horizontal or vertical light bars, mounted on bays, indicate the SKU address and quantity. Also available as overhead "Aisle Director" for long rows of static shelving or pallet rack.

Basic Function (Pick-to-Light)
A very cost-effective solution for picking among a large number of low-to-medium-activity SKUs. The Bay Lamp indicates the bay or aisle. The Territory Controller on each bay displays the current order number and quantity to be picked. The red blinking beacon on the PICK INDICATOR at the front of each SKU indicates where to pick. When the pick is completed, the picker pushes the button to extinguish that light, and moves on to the next SKU.

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System Layout
Computer animations are often used as we design CAPS applications and develop CAPS Profiling® strategies for stocking, SKU arrangement, and product flow.

Easy Installation & Integration
CAPS utilizes standard telephone cable rather than complex, expensive ribbon cable needed by other systems. CAPS can run on one server to fit the needs of each fast, medium and slow moving SKU with one fully integrated system.

Flexibility
CAPS is modified to changing layouts and needs. It can support a single pick line or several independent pick lines. Within each line you can have a single zone or many zones. They can be arranged serially, in parallel, or in any combination. Changes to zone size and structure are made quickly and easily at the system console or remote terminal.

Zone Independence
Because work loads vary from zone to zone and order to order, the cornerstone of CAPS software design is zone independence. CAPS buffers or queues orders between zones, creating an "accordion effect". Pickers aren't held up waiting for orders to be completed in other zones.

Troubleshooting
Installation, testing, and troubleshooting are accomplished in a fraction of the time it takes other systems. CAPS software can interface with virtually any warehouse management or business system software.

Improved Diagnostics
Diagnostics are simpler than ever. Most problems can be quickly identified and solved through "on-board diagnostics" built into the circuitry and segmented by bay.

Management Controls
CAPS offers a wide range of reporting and analytical tools to help maximize management control and picker productivity.

 

Research & Development, Service and Support

CAPS Technical Center
Research, design, engineering, sales, support, and training for CAPS Spectrum computer-assisted picking technology are spearheaded at Kingway's Technical Center in seacoast New Hampshire.

testing

Testing
Components are tested for reliability and durability before they become part of CAPS. For example, order confirmation buttons are designed and confirmed to surpass 10,000,000 cycles.

customer support

Customer Support
You may not need our support often, but you can rest assured that help is readily available. Kingway's experienced customer service team and field engineers are dedicated to keeping our customers happy and their Kingway systems up and running.

CAPS is supported by dealers and field representatives in North America, Europe, and Australia.

hardware service

Hardware Service
Customization, repair, and testing of hardware is performed in-house by experienced technicians.

product development

Product Development
Many of our components are designed and prototyped by our in-house R&D engineers.

CAPS SPECTRUM: THE PROVEN SOLUTION
The power of CAPS has been proven in more installations than any other light-picking system in the world. Our customer list is a global sampling of Who's Who in a wide variety of industries.

AUDIO/VIDEO; COMPUTER; COSMETICS; FOOD PRODUCTS; FUND RAISING; GENERAL MERCHANDISE; MAIL ORDER; MEDICAL; PERSONAL CARE; PHARMACEUTICAL; RETAIL DRUG; STATIONERY; TOBACCO/CANDY