Case Study: GameStop
System Summary
GameStop, headquartered in Grapevine, TX, is a distributor and retailer of video game software, hardware and accessories. GameStop has an approximate 35-40% market share of video games and accessories.
Business Challenge
- Reuse as much of GameStop’s existing conveyor as possible.
- Keep electrical and controls costs and complexity to a minimum.
- Get product up and down from the upper pick module level in a small footprint area.
- Integrate infeed conveyor with a GBI tilt-tray sorter in very tight areas.
- Schedule conveyor mechanical and electrical installation in parallel with sorter installation.
- Design and install a new IBC2003 compliant staircase in limited space, with space for a future third level on the pick module.
Key Technologies
- GBI Tilt-Tray Sorter with Automatic Induction(~300 pieces per minute)
- Hytrol EZ Logic Zero Pressure Conveyor
- Ambaflex Powered Spirals
- Itoh Denki Powered Rollers
- B&L Structures Pick Module Stairs
Results
Approximately 90% of the existing conveyor was eventually reused, reducing GameStop’s initial investment. Successful integration of takeaway conveyor system with the GBI tilt-tray sorter sped up the receiving process of incoming materials. Bastian’s solution allowed GameStop to keep up with the refurbishment rate on games and accessories, contributing to their 35% annual growth rate in repackaging and reselling previously owned products.
