The Duravant family of operating companies serve the food processing, packaging and material handling segments.
Automating Omnichannel Parcel Sortation for Industry Leaders
Leading omnichannel shipping companies such as ShipBob, Amazon, Staples, and others face relentless pressure to increase throughput, maintain flawless accuracy, and scale operations efficiently across diverse parcel types and sales channels. At NPI, we design and manufacture the Xstream Sliding Shoe Sorter specifically to meet these mission-critical needs — enabling you to deliver on your promises of fast, accurate, and flexible fulfillment at scale.
Key Operational Challenges for Omnichannel Fulfillment Centers
| Challenge | Impact on Operations | How NPI Xstream Addresses It |
|---|---|---|
| High-Volume, Multi-Channel Order Processing | Complex workflows with variable parcel types and volumes, creating bottlenecks and risk of errors | Sorts up to 24,000 parcels/hour with consistent throughput Handles polybags, cartons, jiffy packs, flats, and irregular parcels without throughput loss Dynamic gapping ensures smooth parcel flow and reduces jams |
| Space Constraints in Urban & Satellite Facilities | Limited warehouse footprint restricts expansion and slows scaling | Compact modular design fits in existing spaces Flexible configurations enable phased capacity upgrades Reduces need for costly real estate expansion |
| Maintaining Accuracy & Reducing Returns | Mis-sort errors increase return rates, customer dissatisfaction, and operational costs | Multi-sided 1D/2D/postal barcode scanning with sub-second scan latency LFT-certified dimensioning, weighing, and scanning with ±0.25% weight and ±5mm dimension accuracy Product control chutes ensure gentle handling and smooth sorting to prevent damage |
| Complex Carrier & Platform Integrations | Disparate systems complicate data exchange, slowing decision-making and routing | Secure, RESTful API integration with major WMS, TMS, and carrier platforms Real-time parcel telemetry supports dynamic routing and SLA compliance Enables multi-carrier sorting with a sort plan customized to fit your operational needs |
Engineering-Grade Performance & Integration
We know that your engineering and operations teams demand reliability, scalability, and maintainability from every automation asset. The Xstream system is engineered with features that support long-term operational excellence:- Redundant critical components and predictive maintenance reduce downtime — driving >99% system availability
- Modular architecture supports capacity scaling and phased upgrades without process disruption
- IoT-enabled diagnostics provide real-time system health monitoring and fault prediction
- Intuitive HMI reduces operator training time and error rates
- Robust construction ensures consistent performance in high-demand, 24/7 fulfillment environments
Quantified Business Impact
| Metric | Industry Benchmark | Impact with NPI Xstream |
|---|---|---|
| Sort Throughput | Up to 18,000 parcels/hour (traditional sorters) | Up to 24,000 parcels/hour sustained peak throughput with varied parcel profiles |
| Missed Reads | 1.5% – 3% of daily volume | Reduction by over 90%, lowering return rates and increasing customer satisfaction |
| Labor Requirements | High manual intervention, costly labor overhead | Up to 40% labor cost savings through automation and reduced manual handling |
| System Uptime | Typically 95% – 98% | 99.5% uptime through proactive monitoring and predictive maintenance |
| Footprint Efficiency | Large, fixed installations requiring expansion | 25-40% reduction in required footprint with modular compact design |
Why Industry Leaders Choose NPI Xstream
We collaborate closely with the engineering and operations leadership teams of top omnichannel fulfillment providers to ensure the Xstream system fits seamlessly into complex, fast-changing environments. Our system is not just a piece of equipment — it’s a strategic production asset designed to:
- Enhance throughput without compromising accuracy
- Minimize total cost of ownership via energy efficiency and low maintenance
- Provide actionable data to inform continuous process improvement
- Adapt flexibly as your fulfillment strategy evolves
- Reduce risk with predictable performance and robust support
If you manage a fulfillment network and need a sortation solution engineered to elevate your operational capacity and reliability, contact us to learn how NPI Xstream can help you stay ahead of the competition.
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