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Colony Tire's Transformation with Royal 4’s WISE WMS Tire Software

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Automotive Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Picking, Sorting & Positioning
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Colony Tire, a leading tire distributor and automotive service provider in North America, was facing a significant challenge in managing logistics across its over 25 locations. The company's executive vice president, Andrew Bergeron, highlighted the need for a reliable partner that could provide a robust solution for their logistics management. The company was looking for a solution that not only had a strong track record of satisfied customers but also had experienced engineers and the ability to provide 24/7 support. The company's existing POS system provider, ASA Tire Systems, had a partner relationship with Royal 4, which was a critical factor in their decision-making process. However, the company needed more than just a partner relationship; they needed a comprehensive solution to their logistics challenges. Read More
About Customer	Colony Tire is a premier auto care and tire company that was founded in 1976 in Rodanthe, NC. The company started with just two gasoline pumps and over the years, it expanded its operations by purchasing two small oil companies in Edenton and Roper, NC, and becoming a Farm Bureau tire dealer. Today, Colony Tire is a multi-million dollar business and one of the leading tire distributors and automotive service providers in North America. The company operates over 25 locations and serves vehicle owners throughout NC and VA. Read More
Solution	After a thorough evaluation of different options, Colony Tire decided to implement Royal 4’s WISE Tire Software / Warehouse Management System (WMS) across its three distribution centers. The WISE WMS Tire Software was chosen for its proven track record, experienced engineering team, and the ability to provide round-the-clock support. The software is designed to manage logistics for multiple locations, making it an ideal solution for Colony Tire's widespread operations. The WMS provides a Radio Frequency (RF) solution for inventory receiving, put-away, cross-docking, product location, picking, shipping, tire aging alerts, NAFTA compliance, outbound documentation, and more, offering a comprehensive solution to Colony Tire's logistics challenges. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Picking, Sorting & Positioning

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Colony Tire, a leading tire distributor and automotive service provider in North America, was facing a significant challenge in managing logistics across its over 25 locations. The company's executive vice president, Andrew Bergeron, highlighted the need for a reliable partner that could provide a robust solution for their logistics management. The company was looking for a solution that not only had a strong track record of satisfied customers but also had experienced engineers and the ability to provide 24/7 support. The company's existing POS system provider, ASA Tire Systems, had a partner relationship with Royal 4, which was a critical factor in their decision-making process. However, the company needed more than just a partner relationship; they needed a comprehensive solution to their logistics challenges.

About Customer

Colony Tire is a premier auto care and tire company that was founded in 1976 in Rodanthe, NC. The company started with just two gasoline pumps and over the years, it expanded its operations by purchasing two small oil companies in Edenton and Roper, NC, and becoming a Farm Bureau tire dealer. Today, Colony Tire is a multi-million dollar business and one of the leading tire distributors and automotive service providers in North America. The company operates over 25 locations and serves vehicle owners throughout NC and VA.

Solution

After a thorough evaluation of different options, Colony Tire decided to implement Royal 4’s WISE Tire Software / Warehouse Management System (WMS) across its three distribution centers. The WISE WMS Tire Software was chosen for its proven track record, experienced engineering team, and the ability to provide round-the-clock support. The software is designed to manage logistics for multiple locations, making it an ideal solution for Colony Tire's widespread operations. The WMS provides a Radio Frequency (RF) solution for inventory receiving, put-away, cross-docking, product location, picking, shipping, tire aging alerts, NAFTA compliance, outbound documentation, and more, offering a comprehensive solution to Colony Tire's logistics challenges.

Impact #1	The implementation of Royal 4’s WISE WMS Tire Software has significantly transformed Colony Tire's logistics management. The software's RF solution has streamlined various processes such as inventory receiving, put-away, cross-docking, product location, picking, and shipping. It has also enabled the company to effectively manage tire aging alerts, ensure NAFTA compliance, and handle outbound documentation. The 24/7 support provided by Royal 4 has ensured smooth operations and immediate resolution of any issues. The partnership with Royal 4 has not only provided a solution to Colony Tire's logistics challenges but also contributed to enhancing their operational efficiency.

Impact #1

The implementation of Royal 4’s WISE WMS Tire Software has significantly transformed Colony Tire's logistics management. The software's RF solution has streamlined various processes such as inventory receiving, put-away, cross-docking, product location, picking, and shipping. It has also enabled the company to effectively manage tire aging alerts, ensure NAFTA compliance, and handle outbound documentation. The 24/7 support provided by Royal 4 has ensured smooth operations and immediate resolution of any issues. The partnership with Royal 4 has not only provided a solution to Colony Tire's logistics challenges but also contributed to enhancing their operational efficiency.

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Colony Tire's Transformation with Royal 4’s WISE WMS Tire Software

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