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Manufacturer brings productivity everywhere with mobile workstations
Mobile powered workstations bring improvements to Mississippi assembly plants.

Taking the manual out of data collection
Automated bar coding the secret ingredient for inventory accuracy and production tracking.

After pilot program, slotting solution takes flight
Rolled out in 18 months, software helps distributor improve productivity by 35%.

Fulfillment software leads to 100% accuracy, new services
A customer’s internal audit double-checked results to confirm perfect reports.

Containers improve productivity in the field
Distributor changes business model around seed bins that slash workload, improve safety.

Packaging: Printer keeps transportation company
Printer with Web-based software keeps transportation company on the right track.

Mezzanine implementation blends form and function for brewer
Custom platforms enable accessibility on uneven surfaces.

Manufacturer finds right container to maximize space
The perfect container allows manufacturer to maximize cube in vertical carousel.

Pure Fishing reels in packaging solution
After meeting at a tradeshow, a custom packaging solution was just five weeks away.

Packaging: Robotic palletizers paint a picture of efficiency
Customized solutions address unique challenges while improving worker safety.

Supermarket distributor eliminates manual labor in mixed-case, pallet-building process
Casebook 2012: Wholesaler adds a descrambler and eliminates manual labor in mixed-case, pallet-building process.

Sustainable conveyors offer more options, less waste
Casebook 2012: Small changes throughout conveyor line lead to big reductions in environmental impact.

Fazer Bakeries implements gantry robot systems with warehouse automation
Casebook 2012: Automated solutions ensure efficient handling and timely delivery of perishable goods.

Apparel distributor outfits warehouse with multi-functional AGVs
Casebook 2012: Apparel distributor outfits warehouse with multi-functional AGVs.

Automatic guided carts help move furniture for Macy’s DC
Casebook 2012: Furniture warehouse cuts equipment inventory and improves worker comfort.

Vehicle manufacturer triples storage with automatic guided vehicles
Casebook 2012: Vehicle manufacturer uses automation to turn line-side storage into on-demand parts delivery.

Propane-fueled lift trucks rejuvenate facility’s efficiency
Casebook 2012: Easy refueling results in lower operating costs and increased profit for Chicago-area facility.

Single-point watering offers quick and consistent battery maintenance for BJ’s Wholesale Club
Casebook 2012: Time-saving watering system simplifies supply chain for BJ’s Wholesale Club

Lift trucks lift miles of product 10 feet at a time
Casebook 2012: Heavy-duty lift truck delivers reliability during a project of historic proportions.

Fleet optimization software streamlines process for manufacturer
Casebook 2012: Furniture manufacturer rearranges lift truck fleet to boost utilization and remove dead weight.


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