Hytrol Expands with Second Facility in Arkansas
How LD Products Scaled Order Fulfillment with Hytrol
As order volumes grew, LD Products needed an automated fulfillment system that could increase capacity, reduce manual processes and provide flexibility for future expansion.
Industry
e-Commerce and Consumer Goods
Product Handled
Printing and office supplies
Challenge
Processing thousands of orders across more than 10,000 SKUs required a labor-intensive operation, with nearly 60 employees needed to support fulfillment.
Results
Automation increased daily output by approximately 30% while reducing the workforce required for the operation by 53%.
Key System Solutions
E24™, Roller Conveyor, Gravity Conveyor
30%
Increase in Daily Output
53%
Labor Reduction
8,000
Orders Shipped Daily
“The E24™, the EZLogic® technology—it just seemed like it was more versatile. It was more plug-n-play. It just seemed like it was going to be more reliable for us.”
Director of Warehouse Operations, LD Products
The Challenge
LD Products shipped 3,500 to 8,000 orders each day across more than 10,000 SKUs. Keeping up with that volume required a highly manual operation supported by nearly 60 employees. The company needed a more efficient approach that could handle current demand while providing room for continued growth.
The Solution
An automated material handling system was designed to move and route orders throughout the facility based on factors such as quantity, location, carton size, and weight. E24 and EZLogic conveyor technology transport totes and cartons between the A-frame, put-to-light, small-package and USPS packing areas, while integration with the WMS and WCS helps direct each order to the appropriate destination.
The Results
The new system gave LD Products a much more efficient way to manage its growing order volume. Daily output increased by 30%, while the number of employees needed to support the operation dropped by 53%. Automation also streamlined key processes throughout the facility, creating additional capacity for continued growth.
LD Products
LD Products is a printing and office supply company based in Long Beach, California. The company offers thousands of products, including ink, toner and other printing and office supplies, serving customers across the United States.
Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling systems for a variety of industries. Since its founding, the company has been dedicated to pushing the material handling industry forward. As the largest conveyor manufacturer in the United States, Hytrol continues that commitment by developing advanced solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the material handling industry.
