RCMH CASE STUDY

Company: Large Beverage Distributor

Company Background: This beverage company is one of the largest northern California distributors of beer and related products. All of their facilities are growing and expanding their operations. They currently have 90+ employees, with annual revenues over 50 million.

Key Technology:

• Multiple reconfigurations to meet the growing volume and number of products.
• Custom select racking for bulk case picking.
• Case picking flow rack for individual picking.
• Security and safety wire cages.
• Clear path safety guard rail.
  
  

Business Challenges:

• Increase warehouse efficiencies without labor increases.
• Provide “quick change” flexibility for changes in market demand.
• Maintain cutting edge technology for maximum productivity.
  
  

Results:

• Developed a system of efficiency and accountability for breakage, draft and point-of sales products.
• Doubled the case pick rate by streamlining the warehouse layout and improving the storage density.
• Insured all changes maintained or improved the safety of the warehouse personnel.
• Ross Clark Material Handling was able to provide the expertise and service to become the primary on-site consultant to keep them competitive.