Case Study
As Ocean Spray expanded its beverage and snack product line, a new facility required substantial upgrades to optimize storage and streamline workflows. LD Systems partnered with Ocean Spray to ensure an efficient, scalable setup, including relocating thousands of racks to maximize storage space and reduce costs.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, a well known brand in beverages and snacks, needed an optimized distribution network to support growing demand. With a new 82,000 sq. ft. facility, Ocean Spray sought a solution to streamline operations and increase storage efficiency.
Upon acquiring the new building, Ocean Spray required a high-volume storage solution without excessive installation costs. Rather than installing new racking, LD Systems proposed dismantling, repairing, and relocating Ocean Spray’s existing racking across 200 miles, saving significant costs and ensuring continuity. The challenge was to manage the process within a tight timeframe, achieving a seamless transition with increased efficiency.
LD Systems executed a comprehensive relocation and installation project, dismantling, repairing, and reinstalling 44,000 pallets of push-back rack within a 90-day window. This strategic approach enabled Ocean Spray to leverage existing resources and establish an efficient, organized layout, equipped with guard rails for enhanced safety.
LD Systems assessed Ocean Spray’s storage and workflow needs, providing a data-driven plan to increase efficiency and safety within the new facility.
Through meticulous AutoCAD designs, LD Systems optimized the facility layout, placing racking and guard rails to maximize space utilization and reduce product handling time.
LD Systems managed the complete relocation and installation process, ensuring each push-back rack was appropriately repaired and reassembled to meet Ocean Spray’s unique storage demands.
LD Systems coordinated each phase, maintaining timelines and budget constraints. This ensured a smooth transition with minimal impact on Ocean Spray’s daily operations.
LD Systems developed a high-density push-back racking solution, designed
to accommodate Ocean Spray’s beverage and snack inventory. The layout
maximized floor space, enabling efficient product storage and retrieval in the 82,000 sq. ft. facility.
LD Systems implemented a range of advanced storage solutions:
Push-Back Racking: High-density storage to reduce travel time and enable easy access.
Guard Rail Installation: Safety rails added to prevent accidents and protect equipment
The newly configured facility supports streamlined product movement and safety protocols:
Push-Back Storage: Provides easy loading and unloading, reducing labor time.
Guard Rails: Protect workers and equipment, ensuring a safer environment for high-traffic areas.
With LD Systems’ integrated solution, Ocean Spray’s distribution center operates efficiently, leveraging existing racking for a cost-effective, high-capacity setup. The advanced push-back racking and guard rails ensure safety and operational efficiency, equipping Ocean Spray to meet increased demand.
