RAPIDLY CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
A leading family-owned distributor of domestic and imported alcoholic beverages in the U.S. needed to optimize product flow. As the second step of the three-tier system, the wholesale distributor is a distinguished middleman between alcohol producers and retailers.
CUSTOMER CHALLENGES
• Engineering, infrastructure and technology upgrades for optimized distribution and transportation
• Expedited timeline to transform warehousing and distribution center operations to outperform a new competitor
SOLUTIONS
• Staffed, trained and sourced transportation locally
• Optimized two warehousing locations with unique product handling requirements
• Integrated an existing warehouse management system with a proprietary one
RESULTS
• The distributor was able to maintain the competitive advantage upon on-time completion of the project
• New warehouses are equipped with the latest technology, material handling equipment and automation, including conveyors, sorters, pallet flows and converter bar
• Upgrades improved productivity, reduced labor costs and expedited processes