Mouser Electronics’ State-of-the-Art Distribution Center Features World’s Largest Installation of Vertical Lift Modules

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Mouser Electronics is enhancing its global distribution center with cutting-edge automation, including the world's largest installation of 120 vertical lift modules (VLMs). This initiative aims to boost efficiency, reduce order processing time by 45%, and improve customer satisfaction. The center, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, manages over 1 million unique SKUs and processes tens of thousands of orders weekly. The investment in automation is expected to streamline operations and support sustainable practices, ultimately enhancing customer service.

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• Installation of 120 vertical lift modules (VLMs), the largest in the world, enhancing efficiency.
• Reduction in order processing time by over 45%.
• Investment in advanced automation systems improves productivity and accuracy.
• Global distribution center processes tens of thousands of orders weekly, most within 15 minutes.

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DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, continues its investment in state-of-the-art automation in its global distribution center to increase order processing, accuracy and speed, helping customers further reduce time-to-market.

This year, Mouser will have 120 vertical lift modules (VLMs) installed, the largest VLM installation in the world. (Photo: Business Wire)

This spring 2022, Mouser will have 120 vertical lift modules (VLMs) installed, the largest VLM installation in the world. VLMs are essentially giant vertical filing cabinets, complete with shelves and an automated extractor to bring the components to the employee’s workstation. This increases efficiency and floor space and can reduce an employee’s walking time by 45% or more.

In addition to the massive VML installation, Mouser’s distribution center features multiple Ultipack and I-Pack machines — a sophisticated automated system for sealing and labeling shipments that can process up to 14 orders per minute — as well as an OPEX Perfect Pick system for consolidation and an AutoStore system.

“Incorporating the latest in distribution center automation helps us meet our goal of providing exceptional customer service,” says Pete Shopp, Mouser Electronics’ Senior Vice President of Business Operations. “The tools and systems we’ve put in place offer another way we can help shorten our customers’ time to market.”

Mouser’s massive global distribution center, located on the 78-acre campus of its corporate headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, handles a vast inventory of more than 1 million unique SKUs for products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Processing tens of thousands of orders weekly — most within 15 minutes — and maintaining a strong commitment to customer service, Mouser employees are handling the technological advancements with great success.

Though the adoption of start-of-the-art automation acts primarily as a means of boosting efficiency, productivity, accuracy and speed, the systems also enable more sustainable operations and improved customer satisfaction.

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As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the world’s widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components — in stock and ready to ship. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers’ designs, Mouser’s website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

Engineers can stay abreast of today’s exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser’s complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser’s email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at https://sub.info.mouser.com/subscriber.

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 5 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 27 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 630,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

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For further information, contact:

Kevin Hess, Mouser Electronics

Senior Vice President of Marketing

+1 (817) 804-3833

Kevin.Hess@mouser.com

For press inquiries, contact:

Kelly DeGarmo, Mouser Electronics

Manager, Corporate Communications and Media Relations

+1 (817) 804-7764

Kelly.DeGarmo@mouser.com

Source: Mouser Electronics, Inc.

FAQ

What is Mouser Electronics doing to improve its operations?

Mouser Electronics is investing in advanced automation at its global distribution center, including the installation of the world's largest vertical lift modules.

How many vertical lift modules are being installed at Mouser's distribution center?

Mouser will have 120 vertical lift modules installed, marking the largest installation globally.

How will the automation benefit Mouser Electronics?

The automation aims to increase order processing speed, accuracy, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Where is Mouser Electronics' distribution center located?

The distribution center is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

What types of products does Mouser Electronics distribute?

Mouser distributes a wide range of semiconductors and electronic components, managing over 1 million unique SKUs.