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Zanders Finds Efficient Warehouse Solutions through Raymond

Technology Category
  • Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems
  • Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
Applicable Functions
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
  • Fleet Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Automation
Services
  • System Integration
The Challenge
In an effort to streamline its material handling operations and better accommodate increased product demand from its dealers, Zanders consolidated a number of its facilities into one location in 2010. It also implemented narrow aisles to increase its storage capacity, so the company needed to re-evaluate its lift truck fleet and how it moved products throughout the warehouse. With goals of shipping orders out faster, reducing product damage and decreasing the number of times products are handled, the company began working with Heubel Material Handling, Inc., an authorized Raymond Sales and Service Center.
About The Customer
Zanders Sporting Goods, located in Sparta, Ill., is a company that specializes in providing material handling solutions to U.S. firearms dealers. The company is known for its efficient warehouse operations, which are crucial for maintaining positive relationships with its more than 22,023 customers. Zanders offers same-day shipping and rapid special orders, making the efficiency of its material handling solutions a key component of its business model. The company has a strong focus on optimizing its warehouse operations to meet the increasing product demand from its dealers.
The Solution
With the help of Heubel, Zanders was able to save space by implementing an integrated carousel system, a fleet of Raymond ReNewed™ electric lift trucks, and a wire guidance system for lift trucks in its very narrow aisles. Zanders also adopted a maintenance and service plan for its lift trucks and carousel system to increase lift truck uptime and better manage its fleet. As a result of these plans, the company was able to complete dealer orders at a faster rate and reduce product damage, increasing efficiency by 20 percent to 30 percent. Additionally, with the installation of the Raymond intelliguide™ Digital Wire Guidance System, Zanders was able to allow operators to steadily transport products down narrow aisles by electronically engaging a guide wire on the warehouse floor. This addition decreases the possibility of collisions or product damage, and enables operators to focus on handling the load and picking orders instead of steering.
Operational Impact
  • Zanders was able to streamline its number of daily shifts, now running one shift per day with a total of six operators.
  • The intuitive design and layout of the horizontal carousel system and conveyors have given Zanders an organized order fulfillment system and storage solution, saving the company crucial time and resources.
  • The implementation of Raymond lift trucks into the fleet offered the added benefit of Eco-Performance, replacing fuel-operated trucks with electric trucks built with ecological and economical benefits in mind.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Increased efficiency by 20 percent to 30 percent.
  • Increased productivity levels by as much as 40 percent.
  • Reduced downtime.

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