Takeaway Conveyor System Allows GameStop to Meet 35% ...GameStop, headquartered in Grapevine, TX, is...
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Takeaway Conveyor System Allows GameStop to Meet 35% Annual Growth Rate
GameStop
System Overview:
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Pick Module Floor Level Conveyor Layout
System Overview:
GameStop, headquartered in Grapevine, TX, is a distributor and retailer of video game software, hardware and accessories. GameStop has an approximate 35-40% market share of video games and accessories. Bastian's successful integration of a takeaway conveyor system allowed GameStop to keep up with the refurbishment rate on games and accessories, contributing to their 35% annual growth rate in repackaging and reselling previously owned products.
GameStop
For more information, visit bastiansolutions.com or call (800) 772-0464
Business Challenges:• Reuse as much of GameStop’s existing conveyor as
possible.
• Keep electrical and controls costs and complexity to a
minimum.
• Get product up and down from the upper pick module
level in a small footprint area.
• Integrate infeed conveyor with a GBI tilt-tray sorter in
very tight areas.
• Schedule conveyor mechanical and electrical installa-
tion in parallel with sorter installation.
• Design and install a new IBC2003 compliant staircase
in limited space, with space for a future third level on
the pick module.
Key Technologies:• GBI Tilt-Tray Sorter with Automatic Induction (~300
pieces per minute)
• Hytrol EZ Logic Zero Pressure Conveyor
• AmbaflexPoweredSpirals
• Itoh Denki Powered Rollers
• B&L Structures Pick Module Stairs
Results:• Approximately 90% of the existing conveyor was even-
tually reused, reducing GameStop’s initial investment.
• Successful integration of takeaway conveyor system
with the GBI tilt-tray sorter sped up the receiving pro-
cess of incoming materials.
• Bastian’s solution allowed GameStop to keep up with
the refurbishment rate on games and accessories,
contributing to their 35% annual growth rate in repack-
aging and reselling previously owned products.
Takeaway Conveyor System Allows GameStop to Meet 35% Annual Growth Rate