Case Studies
The ETi case studies were developed to demonstrate how we help our customers achieve their goals.
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Smart EDGE Client
New Distribution Center Sizing and Layout
A global leader in industrial machine parts manufacturing and distribution engaged ETi’s Smart EDGE Advisory Services to assess facility constraints and optimize facility size and layout for a new DC. ETi’s phased plan maximizes space, improves efficiency, and eliminates offsite storage while allowing for future growth and automation.
Smart EDGE Client
Process Improvement Space Utilization
Smart EDGE Advisory Services assessed the client’s operations to reduce labor costs and improve space utilization. The solution doubled picking productivity and reduced the footprint by 70%, creating critical space that was reallocated to the growing manufacturing division.
Smart EDGE Client
Automation Evaluation
Smart EDGE Advisory Services evaluated automation opportunities to cut labor costs, reduce reliance on the labor market, and boost employee engagement. Solution benefits included a 20% reduction in labor, improved accuracy, and a payback in under three years.
Shutterfly
Distribution and Fulfillment for Retail and eCommerce
ETi partnered with Shutterfly to implement two unique sorting systems without disrupting daily operations. Shutterfly has set shipping speed and volume records with a lower headcount in the two peak seasons since the original installation.
Rocky Brands
Distribution and Fulfillment for Retail and eCommerce
ETi partnered with Rocky Brands to deliver a system that expanded storage capacity, improved throughput, and reduced labor requirements. The solution was concepted through identifying constraints, significantly improving pick rates, and reducing handling of product prior to induction.
Beauty Products Retailer
Distribution and Fulfillment for Retail and eCommerce
ETi partnered with Blue Horseshoe to create a solution that combined new equipment, improved process flows, and increased overall capacity and reliability.
Freight Transporter
Last-Mile Handling and Distribution Automated Sortation System
ETi partnered with client engineering and IT to develop a customized automated sortation solution based on system objectives and constraints. As a result, the client has achieved a significant handling cost reduction.
Sports Warehouse
Distribution and Fulfillment Operations
ETi designed a conveyor layout and implemented a new WCS and vertical pallet racking storage. Sports Warehouse now runs a highly efficient eCommerce fulfillment center with improved accuracy and shipping times as a result of ETi Smart Systems Solutions™.
Rotary Distribution
Distribution and Fulfillment Operations Expansion
Rotary Corporation now achieves 99.6% order accuracy while providing same-day shipping. The automated fulfillment system has resulted in a 25% reduction in picking hours, setting new monthly and daily records.
Rotary Print and Apply
Distribution and Fulfillment with Print & Apply Automation
Rotary Corporation's implementation of a new Print and Apply system allowed for the relocation of employees to another team, an increase of throughput by more than 15%, and triple the amount of information captured and printed on labels.
Booster Distribution
Distribution and Fulfillment Operations Improvement
ETi worked with Booster to automate their distribution
center. Implementation of a new WMS and WCS led to
more accurate and efficient order fulfillment, resulting
in improved customer satisfaction.
Designer Eyes
Distribution and Fulfillment for Retail & eCommerce
ETi Smart Systems Solutions™ included a more efficient layout, picking automation, and a new dock door with a large lift table. As a result, Designer Eyes increased storage capacity and SKU pick locations by 100% in the same physical space and doubled production capacity.
