Automated DC in Tight Footprint
Client:
Marshall Retail Group
Industry:
Retail & Apparel
Solution:
Distribution Systems Integration
Marshall Retail Group is the largest independent specialty retailer in the casino, resort and airport market, operating more than 160 stores in North America. Their prime location close to Las Vegas airport was ideal and they desired remaining there, which limited footprint of the facility.
Challenge
- 30,000 sq. Foot DC could not keep up with increased demand
- Many processes were manual and labor-intensive
- Order picking was inefficient
Solution
- DLN designed and implemented system to fit in available footprint, using automation to remove manual processes
- Creative shuttle sortation was selected to optimize space
- Automated sortation directed orders to put-to-light fulfillment, to value-added service stations for price and antitheft tagging
- Product flow streamlined from active reserve area
Results
- Orders processed in 1-2 days versus 5-7 days
- Throughput has doubled in pick-to-light area
- Packing throughput increased by 25%
- Better access to data allows for quick operational decision-making
- Overall faster and more accurate order turnaround
