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Slot3D offers the industries FIRST slotting software to have an AutoCAD graphical engine embedded into its design. A properly slotted warehouse drives down operating costs and improves overall distribution efficiency. Proper slotting techniques will usually provide quick return on investment because it enables you to achieve higher productivity with fewer resources. This is especially true if slotting has been neglected or not recently used.

Slotting Questions

Q. What is slotting?
A. Slotting is the process of determining the most cost effective and ergonomically correct plan for storing inventory. Key considerations in finding an optimal slotting plan include understanding things like the dimensions and weight of the products you are storing, the storage technologies, labor costs, space costs, and how often and what quantities products are being picked/replenished.

Q. What is the difference between Slot3D and SlotLE?
A. The primary difference between the two products is in the facility manager. Slot3D incorporates a fully functional and Autodesk OEM certified version of AutoCAD embedded in the graphical interface. This capability allows for a vivid 3D representation of not only the storage systems in a layout but also color coded slotting results down to the shelf level. The drawings and scenario’s can be saved in industry standard .dwg format. SlotLE has a 2D plan view drawing capability to represent specific storage systems. Both Slot3D and SlotLE have the same powerful economic based algorithms engine.

Q. Can I use Slot3D and SlotLE with my existing WMS?
A. Yes, even if your WMS is proprietary, Slot3D and SlotLE provide an open database SQL architecture that allows you to easily map data fields. In fact, an Excel spreadsheet is provided with the package that contains the import data structure.

Q. Can I run Slot3D and SlotLE over the network?
A. Yes, both Slot3D and SlotLE have network license models available that allow multiple and concurrent users (depending on the number of licenses) to use and collaborate with the product. Standalone desktop licenses are also available.

Q. Can I use Slot3D and SlotLE to determine capacity?
A. Yes. Slot3D and SlotLE both have a scenario manager that allows you to compare alternative slotting plans. Each plan presents key slotting results in terms of plain English and easy to understand dollars and cents. The program also provides detailed space utilization insight with each scenario and given set of constraints that you can easily save and compare to determine the best strategy for the operation.