Case Study: Shaklee
System Summary
Shaklee Corporation, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, is a diversified global consumer products company, including name, research and development technology, and direct marketing. Over the past 45 years Shaklee has become a recognized pioneer and trusted name in the health and wellness industry.
Business Challange
- Strengthen distribution capabilities and consolidate existing operations with a new centralized warehouse facility in Groveport, Ohio.
- New 150,000 square-foot facility needs to be equipped with the ability to handle picking, packing and distribution of products for the entire Shaklee customer base.
Key Technology
- ASAP Pick to Light (PTD)
- Belt Spiral Curves
- Hytrol Shoe Sorter for small products
- Steeplechase based PC Controls
- Exacta Warehouse Control System (WCS)
- Highjump Warehouse Management System
- Device-Net control bus architecture
The Results
- Increased efficiency and accuracy of picking while offering high-speed shipping sortation and automated manifesting.
- The new system enabled Shaklee to take advantage of complete inventory reconciliation with their WMS via acustom interface.
