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Buyers Products Boosts Productivity and Service with Manhattan Scale™
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Warehouse Automation
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
Buyers Products faced significant challenges due to inefficient, labor-intensive processes and tremendous growth in their supply chain operations. The company had been using manual, paper-based systems which required keypunching all data, leading to inefficiencies. With the move to a new 150,000 square foot distribution center, nearly doubling their capacity, Buyers needed to significantly increase efficiency to manage their growing inventory and product flow. Additionally, customers were increasingly requesting more services and documentation, including EDI capability, compliance labeling, and advance ship notices (ASNs).
About The Customer
Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company started as a distributor of truck and trailer components and has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the mobile equipment industry. The company boasts vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, including forging, stamping, laser cutting, CNC machining, robotic welding, powder coating, assembly, and retail-oriented packaging. With over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities, Buyers is committed to listening to its customers and improving profitability and productivity while enhancing the quality of its products and services. The company recently moved into a new 150,000 square foot distribution center to address its tremendous growth, nearly doubling its capacity.
The Solution
To address the inefficiencies and support their growth, Buyers Products chose Manhattan SCALE for its functionality and .NET-based platform. The solution was implemented in their new distribution center along with a new ERP system. Manhattan Associates provided a team to assist with the implementation process, and Buyers also collaborated with True Fit Systems to develop the ERP interface. The ERP system feeds orders every eight minutes to Warehouse Management, and orders are waved every two hours throughout the day. A conveyor system carries orders to the picking area, where they are directed to one of two packing areas for either parcel carrier or less-than-truckload (LTL) or truckload (TL) shipping. Manhattan SCALE is used for all warehouse functions, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, creating shipping documentation, and cycle counting. In the evening, the system uploads all completed orders to ERP for invoicing.
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