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	Full Service Solutions Contribute to Optimal Warehouse Efficiency

Full Service Solutions Contribute to Optimal Warehouse Efficiency

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Warehouse & Inventory Management Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Warehouse Automation Fleet Management Inventory Management
Services	System Integration Hardware Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	Fabiano Brothers faced significant productivity challenges as they consolidated their operations from four facilities into two, totaling 390,000 square feet. The primary goal was to maintain their annual beer sales of about eight and a half million cases while optimizing space and increasing lift truck productivity. Additionally, they aimed to enhance the productivity of their order picking process and implement ergonomic lift trucks to reduce operator stress. The company needed a comprehensive solution that would integrate receiving, replenishment, and racking to achieve increased efficiency, cost savings, and productivity. Read More
About Customer	Fabiano Brothers, Inc. is a family-owned beverage distribution company established in 1885. With over 125 years of experience, the company is a premier distributor in central and northern Michigan and central Wisconsin. Under the leadership of the fourth generation of the Fabiano family, Fabiano Brothers has grown to become a significant player in the beverage distribution industry. The company operates out of two consolidated facilities, with a primary headquarters of 300,000 square feet dedicated to beer sales and a secondary facility for wine distribution. Fabiano Brothers is committed to maintaining its tradition and integrity while embracing new technologies to optimize its operations. Read More
Solution	Fabiano Brothers turned to Andersen Material Handling, a Raymond authorized Sales and Service Center, to re-evaluate and optimize their material handling needs. Andersen recommended implementing Raymond Model 4700 sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks with Cascade Single-Double Pallet Handlers to unload twice as many pallets at once, significantly reducing unloading time. For order picking, Raymond Model 8400 end-rider pallet trucks with custom forks were designed to carry four retail delivery carts at once, doubling the picking rate. To maximize warehouse space and efficiency, Raymond Model 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks were suggested for their sleek design and clear view mast, allowing for greater height lifting and easy maneuvering through two-lane aisles. The integration of these solutions, along with a voice-picking system, ensured a seamless and productive operation. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Warehouse Automation

Fleet Management

Inventory Management

Services

System Integration

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

Fabiano Brothers faced significant productivity challenges as they consolidated their operations from four facilities into two, totaling 390,000 square feet. The primary goal was to maintain their annual beer sales of about eight and a half million cases while optimizing space and increasing lift truck productivity. Additionally, they aimed to enhance the productivity of their order picking process and implement ergonomic lift trucks to reduce operator stress. The company needed a comprehensive solution that would integrate receiving, replenishment, and racking to achieve increased efficiency, cost savings, and productivity.

About Customer

Fabiano Brothers, Inc. is a family-owned beverage distribution company established in 1885. With over 125 years of experience, the company is a premier distributor in central and northern Michigan and central Wisconsin. Under the leadership of the fourth generation of the Fabiano family, Fabiano Brothers has grown to become a significant player in the beverage distribution industry. The company operates out of two consolidated facilities, with a primary headquarters of 300,000 square feet dedicated to beer sales and a secondary facility for wine distribution. Fabiano Brothers is committed to maintaining its tradition and integrity while embracing new technologies to optimize its operations.

Solution

Fabiano Brothers turned to Andersen Material Handling, a Raymond authorized Sales and Service Center, to re-evaluate and optimize their material handling needs. Andersen recommended implementing Raymond Model 4700 sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks with Cascade Single-Double Pallet Handlers to unload twice as many pallets at once, significantly reducing unloading time. For order picking, Raymond Model 8400 end-rider pallet trucks with custom forks were designed to carry four retail delivery carts at once, doubling the picking rate. To maximize warehouse space and efficiency, Raymond Model 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks were suggested for their sleek design and clear view mast, allowing for greater height lifting and easy maneuvering through two-lane aisles. The integration of these solutions, along with a voice-picking system, ensured a seamless and productive operation.

Impact #1	Fabiano Brothers successfully implemented three Raymond Model 4700 sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks with Single-Double Cascade attachments for receiving products.
Impact #2	Twenty Raymond Model 8400 end-rider pallet trucks with double-long forks were deployed for order picking, enhancing the picking process.
Impact #3	Four Raymond Model 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks were used for pick-path replenishment and loading delivery trucks.

Impact #1

Fabiano Brothers successfully implemented three Raymond Model 4700 sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks with Single-Double Cascade attachments for receiving products.

Impact #2

Twenty Raymond Model 8400 end-rider pallet trucks with double-long forks were deployed for order picking, enhancing the picking process.

Impact #3

Four Raymond Model 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks were used for pick-path replenishment and loading delivery trucks.

Benefit #1	Fabiano Brothers maintained their annual beer sales of about eight and a half million cases.
Benefit #2	The company doubled the productivity of its picking process by improving its picking capabilities to four carts per pick.
Benefit #3	The implementation of double pallet handler attachments cut unloading time in half.

Benefit #1

Fabiano Brothers maintained their annual beer sales of about eight and a half million cases.

Benefit #2

The company doubled the productivity of its picking process by improving its picking capabilities to four carts per pick.

Benefit #3

The implementation of double pallet handler attachments cut unloading time in half.

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Full Service Solutions Contribute to Optimal Warehouse Efficiency

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