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	GCP Turns Manual Processes into Automated Efficiency with RF-SMART

GCP Turns Manual Processes into Automated Efficiency with RF-SMART

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure Retail
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	In 2010, GCP implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX to manage their warehouse operations. However, as their inventory grew and their warehouses expanded, they needed a more efficient system to handle their increasing business demands. Initially, GCP considered developing a custom solution but found it lacking in comparison to RF-SMART's capabilities. The manual processes involved multiple workers and were time-consuming, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. GCP required a solution that could automate data collection, streamline operations, and provide real-time visibility into their inventory. Read More
About Customer	Georgia Construction Products (GCP) is a specialized distributor of concrete repair and waterproofing materials, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1991, GCP has grown significantly over the past 20 years while maintaining its focus on supplying concrete repair and waterproofing materials. The company operates from warehouses in Atlanta and Alabama, purchasing and redistributing inventory that requires a healthy shelf life, sometimes up to a year. As a specialized distributor, GCP's business model involves managing a growing inventory and expanding warehouse operations, necessitating an efficient system to handle their business processes. Read More
Solution	GCP chose RF-SMART for their automated data collection needs after realizing that a custom solution would not be as cost-effective or efficient. The implementation of RF-SMART was completed in three months, and the company saw immediate improvements. The automated data collection system replaced the manual process, reducing the number of workers involved in receiving shipments from four to one. Using handheld devices and RF-SMART's Purchase Order Receipt workflow, GCP could now receive, print reports, scan, and put away items efficiently. This automation led to significant improvements in employee accuracy and efficiency, resulting in considerable financial savings. Additionally, RF-SMART provided real-time visibility into GCP's inventory, allowing them to update the system and ship materials within hours instead of days. The daily use of RF-SMART's Put-away and Item Lookup workflows further enhanced their operational efficiency. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Retail

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

In 2010, GCP implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX to manage their warehouse operations. However, as their inventory grew and their warehouses expanded, they needed a more efficient system to handle their increasing business demands. Initially, GCP considered developing a custom solution but found it lacking in comparison to RF-SMART's capabilities. The manual processes involved multiple workers and were time-consuming, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. GCP required a solution that could automate data collection, streamline operations, and provide real-time visibility into their inventory.

About Customer

Georgia Construction Products (GCP) is a specialized distributor of concrete repair and waterproofing materials, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1991, GCP has grown significantly over the past 20 years while maintaining its focus on supplying concrete repair and waterproofing materials. The company operates from warehouses in Atlanta and Alabama, purchasing and redistributing inventory that requires a healthy shelf life, sometimes up to a year. As a specialized distributor, GCP's business model involves managing a growing inventory and expanding warehouse operations, necessitating an efficient system to handle their business processes.

Solution

GCP chose RF-SMART for their automated data collection needs after realizing that a custom solution would not be as cost-effective or efficient. The implementation of RF-SMART was completed in three months, and the company saw immediate improvements. The automated data collection system replaced the manual process, reducing the number of workers involved in receiving shipments from four to one. Using handheld devices and RF-SMART's Purchase Order Receipt workflow, GCP could now receive, print reports, scan, and put away items efficiently. This automation led to significant improvements in employee accuracy and efficiency, resulting in considerable financial savings. Additionally, RF-SMART provided real-time visibility into GCP's inventory, allowing them to update the system and ship materials within hours instead of days. The daily use of RF-SMART's Put-away and Item Lookup workflows further enhanced their operational efficiency.

Impact #1	GCP saw immediate improvements in their processes, with the change being evident from day one.
Impact #2	The manual process involving multiple workers was replaced by an automated system, reducing the number of workers needed for receiving shipments from four to one.
Impact #3	The use of handheld devices and RF-SMART's workflows improved employee accuracy and efficiency.

Impact #1

GCP saw immediate improvements in their processes, with the change being evident from day one.

Impact #2

The manual process involving multiple workers was replaced by an automated system, reducing the number of workers needed for receiving shipments from four to one.

Impact #3

The use of handheld devices and RF-SMART's workflows improved employee accuracy and efficiency.

Benefit #1	Saved 10 labor hours per week, equivalent to approximately $20,000 per year.
Benefit #2	Material turnaround time decreased from days to hours.

Benefit #1

Saved 10 labor hours per week, equivalent to approximately $20,000 per year.

Benefit #2

Material turnaround time decreased from days to hours.

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GCP Turns Manual Processes into Automated Efficiency with RF-SMART

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