Food Manufacturer Increases Capacity and Productivity

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Client / Industry

An operating division of a multinational manufacturer and distributor of food products located in the Southeast United States.

Scope of KOM International's Mandate

The client's vegetable oil and oil seed processing plant required more storage capacity for finished. KOM International designed and implemented a facility expansion to accommodate projected sales growth.

Critical Issues

• Shortage of storage capacity for finished goods
  Objectives
  
  
• Expand the warehouse facility attached to the firm's processing plant
  
  
• Improve labor productivity

KOM International's Recommendations

• Introduced new building footprint and clear stacking height
  
  
• Implemented 4-deep pushback racks
  
  
• Justified implementation of a warehouse management system
  
  
• Defined criteria for the selection of a new warehouse management system
  
  
• Defined operating procedures for new building, including lot tracking and use of RF devices
  
  
• Analysis of effect of inventory levels on building size

Benefits

• 80% increase in warehouse labor productivity
  
  
• Optimal use of existing site
  
  
• Increased storage capacity