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Locations: Bedford Park and Hodgkins, IL

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Size: Two 400,000-sf Facilities

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Project Type: Supply Chain

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Website: https://www.powerstop.com/

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Accomplishments:

  • Orchestrated new fork truck fleet procurement saving over $300K per year.

  • Installed new DC storage and pick system in 400,000-sf facility to accommodate LTL business growth.

  • Converted from paper-based picking to voice picking.

  • Implemented WCS, semi-auto taping, in line weigh, print and apply labeling and shipping sorter.

  • Turn-key implementation of several projects formalized in a Distribution Master plan supporting high growth from 2012 to 2020.

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