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Swiss Post

Swiss Post AG is an independent legal entity of public law, fully owned by the Swiss government.

 

Within the framework of postal regulations, it fulfills requirements for universal service in the delivery of addressed mails, parcels, newspapers and magazines as well as payment transaction services. With its 60,000 employees, startups, and partners, Swiss Post.

 

Industry: Postal Services

 

Location: Switzerland

 

Mixed-Mail Sorting Center in Zurich Mülligen

In close collaboration with Swiss Post, Körber developed a tailored solution within six months through intensive workshops, using 3D simulations to create the foundation for optimal project execution.

Challenges:

 

Several new developments and enhancements in the sector of parcel automation needed to be developed to meet the project requirements. Another challenge was the integration of data for mail and parcel processing. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic created disruptions in project execution.

 

Solutions Implemented:

 

  • VarioPick for removing non-machinable items
  • Singulation with Visicon
  • VarioRoute for aligning and sorting items within the conveyor system flow
  • Item recognition with DWS and fingerprint
  • Optical Code Reconstruction (OCR) and Video Coding System (VCS)
  • Sorting with Cross Belt Sorters from Interroll
  • Centralized automatic labelling of mail trays
  • Centralized automatic filling of roll trolleys
  • Sorting and visualization of IT with VarioSC
  • New destinations including mail trays and collecting trolleys
  • Analytics to detect anomalies in the process with Parcel Data Hub

 

Benefits:

 

  • All mail sorted in one center with the latest generation of machines

  • All machines equipped with Windows 10 LTSC

  • The latest MC2000 and ORCA software

  • Closing the Fredericia sorting center

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