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PROBLEM: INCREASING EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY
During store hours, the Miami facility had a problem replenishing the ”Pit,” a recessed area in the center of the store where all of the fastest moving items are purchased by customers. Prior to implementing TriFactor’s solution, BrandsMart employees had to navigate back and forth with product from the adjacent warehouse to this high-traffic area of the store in order to replenish the shelves. This was an inefficient use of employees and slowed down replenishment, creating an unsafe situation.
SOLUTION:
TriFactor’s engineering team’s analysis determined that using the space above the retail area was the most cost-effective and efficient solution. Racking, shelving and a 150-foot, 24-volt motorized driven roller (MDR) zero pressure accumulation conveyor was installed, which moved product from the warehouse through an opening in the upper wall of the retail store. From there, the product exited on to a 30-foot spiral conveyor above the Pit area, delivering product directly to a glass-enclosed area on the sales floor.