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THE PROBLEM
Scholastic struggled to operate a highly seasonal distribution operation due to a lack of available labor. Seasonal demand put service at risk and added fulfillment costs. The company's continued growth combined with a declining labor pool necessitated significant investment in automation.
Applying automation was not straight-forward, however, as a result of a wide array of unique business and operational requirements across multiple business divisions, each with their own fulfillment mode and order profile.
KEY QUESTIONS
- How can the business reconcile the staffing required to meet order demand with the lack of available labor surrounding the facility?
- Is a significant investment ($30M+) justifiable given the seasonal nature of the business?
- What is the best material handling solution and technologies to apply to a complicated, multi-business unit, multi-channel operation?
- What is the best implementation plan, given the existing operation cannot be disrupted?
THE SOLUTION
AutoStore Goods-to-Person (GtP) System
Eliminated walking from the order fulfillment process.
Dynamically Zoned High-Velocity Pick Tunnels
Integrated pick-to-light technology for the fastest-selling products.
Customization for Flexibility
Added flexibility to the AutoStore picking ports and High-Velocity areas by standardizing pick processes across all business divisions and work types.
Hyper-Detailed Phasing Plan
Developed a careful implementation strategy to minimize disruption.
KEY RESULTS & INSIGHTS
- Increased order picking productivity by 109%, from 140 order lines per hour per person to 293.
- Reduced labor costs by 30%, saving $11.4M annually.
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