Case Study

Bulk Cooler Facilities & Animal Feed Producer

What We Do

Whether you’ve sketched your idea on the back of a napkin, or already have a good idea of what you want your new warehouse space to include, the in-house facility team at Storage Solutions is available to assist you however you need them. For some of our customers, especially those managers who are tasked with several duties within their organization, that means building the floor plans from scratch and delivering efficient designs from the ground up. Our experts can review your plans and help uncover opportunities for improvement. We’ve reviewed hundreds of millions of square feet and our experience helps our customers fine tune their space for maximum efficiency.

Customer Goals

Increase

space for animal feed producer within pre-existing storage locations

Improve

usage of three separate bulk cooler facilities with additional refrigerated storage trailers

Bulk Cooler Facilities Obsticles

Our client who was using three separate bulk cooler facilities with additional refrigerated storage trailers had a few obstacles.

All facilities utilized single high bulk floor stack storage designs
Dry inventory stored with cooler product
Product shuttled from warehouses B and C to be cross docked in warehouse A
Lot control issues with bulk floor locations & inventory aging out
Low productivity due to double handling from trailers, mixed lot dates in location

The Results

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Bulk Cooler Facilities

After a utilization assessment, our team concluded with;

Five level select rack warehouse design
Five level drive in for dry bulk storage
Separate storage for cooler & dry inventory
Storage trailers eliminated
Double handling & cross dock activity eliminated
Average utilization at 85% in cooler
Single lot date per storage location
21% ROI

Animal Feed Producer

After a utilization assessment, our team concluded with;

New storage design accommodates new inventory
Design utilization went up from 46% to 70%
Improvements made by moving low quantity SKUs from 2 & 3 deep, 2 high bulk to selective rack
Increased selective rack from 65 bays to 437 bays
Increased selective rack from 3 levels to 5 levels
Reduced space needs by 19%

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Why partner with Storage Solutions for your technology needs?

It’s no secret that labor challenges are affecting many companies. With the latest advancements in technology, labor issues don’t have to slow down your operation. In fact, the right combination of systems can set you up to run more efficiently, while also being less reliant on manual labor.

With Storage Solutions as a partner, we will help you determine the best fit for you operation. Whether you are looking to make the picking process more accurate or increase overall productivity, we have the knowledge and experience to help you get it done.

Simple
Every day, it seems as if there’s some sort of new technology and innovation coming out. Are you ahead of the curve or lagging behind? These technology solutions might seem complicated, but with the team at Storage Solutions, we make implementation of the latest technologies feel simple. Don’t miss out on ways to improve your business because implementing new things might seem difficult. They aren’t. Let us help you discover why.
Smart
Our technology solutions can make your business more efficient, less expensive, and safer. That’s not just doing business; that’s doing smart business. Our team of experts can help you find the right technologies to help you grow your business in a better way through the use of technology. We will work with you every step of the way, making sure you receive the support and education needed to get you up and running.
Strategic
Planning for the next generation of warehouse solutions can be intimidating. Don’t let technology get in the way of you improving your business, make it a part of your future. The team at Storage Solutions has the technology solutions to help make your warehouse run more smoothly with the right planning and implementation strategies.