Distribution Challenge – Increase Overall Output

The Client: This privately held distribution business ships product globally.

The Focus: To measure the “right” items, driving productivity improvement and waste reduction.

The Result: By focusing on metrics, in a 6-month span existing warehouse management system delivering a 37% productivity increase, team accountability resulted in an 86% improvement in attendance while productivity per labor hour increased. Overtime was being used strategically and production goals were attained with 30% less labor hours. An annual labor savings of $1,200,000.