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	Lift truck fleet optimization becomes critical business tool

Lift truck fleet optimization becomes critical business tool

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Functions	Maintenance Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Third-party logistics (3PL) companies like Romark Logistics are increasingly relied upon for streamlining operations such as cross-docking, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. To keep up with the growing demand and stay competitive, Romark Logistics needed to enhance its operations and productivity. The company faced the challenge of managing a large fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks in its 522,000-square-foot warehouse in Hazle Township, Pa. During distribution peaks, Romark can load and unload as many as 170 tractor-trailers each day, making efficient fleet management crucial. Romark needed a solution that would allow facility managers to collect and analyze real-time data about their electric lift truck fleet, track maintenance issues, and encourage operator accountability. Read More
About Customer	Romark Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Westfield, N.J. The company specializes in streamlining day-to-day operations such as cross-docking, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. Romark operates a 522,000-square-foot warehouse in Hazle Township, Pa., where it manages a fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks. The company is performance-driven and constantly seeks ways to improve its operations and productivity. Romark has been using Raymond lift trucks since 2003 and has a strong relationship with Raymond, collaborating on new solutions and providing feedback to enhance data reporting capabilities. Read More
Solution	To address its challenges, Romark Logistics installed the iWAREHOUSE integrated fleet and warehouse optimization system. This system helps manage the fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks by allowing facility managers to collect and analyze real-time data. The iWAREHOUSE system includes several innovative modules: iPORT, which gathers accurate data directly from the lift trucks; iALERT, which streamlines preventive and planned maintenance by notifying technicians of scheduled maintenance or impending issues; iVERIFY, which requires operators to log in and complete an OSHA-mandated daily checklist before starting the lift truck; and iIMPACT, which notifies managers of impacts or significant events while the truck is in motion. These modules enable Romark to make informed management decisions, track maintenance issues, and encourage operator accountability. The successful implementation of iWAREHOUSE has led to further collaboration between Romark and Raymond, resulting in new solutions like iBATTERY for data-driven battery management. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Third-party logistics (3PL) companies like Romark Logistics are increasingly relied upon for streamlining operations such as cross-docking, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. To keep up with the growing demand and stay competitive, Romark Logistics needed to enhance its operations and productivity. The company faced the challenge of managing a large fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks in its 522,000-square-foot warehouse in Hazle Township, Pa. During distribution peaks, Romark can load and unload as many as 170 tractor-trailers each day, making efficient fleet management crucial. Romark needed a solution that would allow facility managers to collect and analyze real-time data about their electric lift truck fleet, track maintenance issues, and encourage operator accountability.

About Customer

Romark Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Westfield, N.J. The company specializes in streamlining day-to-day operations such as cross-docking, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. Romark operates a 522,000-square-foot warehouse in Hazle Township, Pa., where it manages a fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks. The company is performance-driven and constantly seeks ways to improve its operations and productivity. Romark has been using Raymond lift trucks since 2003 and has a strong relationship with Raymond, collaborating on new solutions and providing feedback to enhance data reporting capabilities.

Solution

To address its challenges, Romark Logistics installed the iWAREHOUSE integrated fleet and warehouse optimization system. This system helps manage the fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks by allowing facility managers to collect and analyze real-time data. The iWAREHOUSE system includes several innovative modules: iPORT, which gathers accurate data directly from the lift trucks; iALERT, which streamlines preventive and planned maintenance by notifying technicians of scheduled maintenance or impending issues; iVERIFY, which requires operators to log in and complete an OSHA-mandated daily checklist before starting the lift truck; and iIMPACT, which notifies managers of impacts or significant events while the truck is in motion. These modules enable Romark to make informed management decisions, track maintenance issues, and encourage operator accountability. The successful implementation of iWAREHOUSE has led to further collaboration between Romark and Raymond, resulting in new solutions like iBATTERY for data-driven battery management.

Impact #1	The iWAREHOUSE system allows Romark to collect and analyze real-time data about its lift truck fleet, enabling informed management decisions.
Impact #2	The system's modules, such as iPORT, iALERT, iVERIFY, and iIMPACT, help ensure efficient and productive fleet operations during peak times.
Impact #3	Romark can track maintenance issues and streamline preventive and planned maintenance, reducing downtime and improving fleet reliability.

Impact #1

The iWAREHOUSE system allows Romark to collect and analyze real-time data about its lift truck fleet, enabling informed management decisions.

Impact #2

The system's modules, such as iPORT, iALERT, iVERIFY, and iIMPACT, help ensure efficient and productive fleet operations during peak times.

Impact #3

Romark can track maintenance issues and streamline preventive and planned maintenance, reducing downtime and improving fleet reliability.

Benefit #1	Romark can load and unload up to 170 tractor-trailers each day during distribution peaks.
Benefit #2	The iWAREHOUSE system helps manage a fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks in a 522,000-square-foot warehouse.

Benefit #1

Romark can load and unload up to 170 tractor-trailers each day during distribution peaks.

Benefit #2

The iWAREHOUSE system helps manage a fleet of 53 Raymond lift trucks in a 522,000-square-foot warehouse.

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