Kellogg’s improves production support with Peak-Ryzex RFID 29 May 2013

Kellogg's has implemented Honeywell RF barcode scanners under a new support contract to improve the reliability of its highly automated supply chain.

The breakfast cereal and snacks giant now uses the scanners, supplied and supported by Peak-Ryzex, throughout its UK distribution centres and warehouses in North West England and North Wales.

"Our warehousing and distribution processes are barcode driven so it is essential that we don't suffer scanner downtime," comments Paul Brown, IT senior analyst at Kellogg's.

"If we have an issue with any of the scanners, we place a call with Peak-Ryzex and they provide an on-site replacement device, fully configured and ready to go," he continues.

"It doesn't matter whether it is a brand new device or one we've had in use for several years, Peak-Ryzex is able to provide a back up."

The scanner fleet comprises handheld and in-cab devices for forklift trucks, including Honeywell Thor VM1 vehicle-mount computers and MX7 Tectons, which run terminal emulation and link wirelessly to Kellogg's Unix-based warehouse management system.

The scanners cover a range of automated barcode capture tasks from receiving raw materials, including non-bulk ingredients, and packaging and picking orders to dispatching finished product.

The barcode provides the supply chain link tracing everything that comes in and goes out from the Kellogg's sites. The Kellogg's main scanner estate consists of VX3X truck-mounted and MX7 handheld devices.

"We selected Peak-Ryzex following recognition of the need to find a replacement for our existing supplier. The company has proven to be dependable and flexible and we have a great relationship with the support team," says Brown.

Brian Tinham

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