We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • ::COVID-19 COVERAGE::
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC.
    • Podcast
    • Blogs
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Best Practices
      • Change Me
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Logistics Problem Solving
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Public Sector Logistics
      • Two Sides of the Logistics Coin
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • MODEX 2020
    • Upload Your Video
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC.
    • Podcast
    • Blogs
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Best Practices
      • Change Me
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Logistics Problem Solving
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Public Sector Logistics
      • Two Sides of the Logistics Coin
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • MODEX 2020
    • Upload Your Video
Home » Western Pacific Storage Solutions speeds DC Parcel-Handling for Major Retailer in Seismic California
Press releases are provided by companies as is and have not been edited or checked for accuracy. Any queries should be directed to the company issuing the release.

Upload your press release

Western Pacific Storage Solutions speeds DC Parcel-Handling for Major Retailer in Seismic California

October 25, 2018
No Comments

Prior to the development of a distribution center in the Los Angeles market, one of the world's fastest-growth retailers was using small buildings scattered across the Southern California region for in-take and sorting of its millions of orders from the Far East.

Because these DC-based retailers are no longer stocking back-up merchandise at their stores—and due to e-commerce, greater numbers of people are buying on-line, clothing has to be carefully hand-picked for delivery direct-to-stores—and direct from the distribution center to the consumer. Under these circumstances, throughput is key to getting product in the consumers' hands as quickly as possible - no one wants to wait.

Dealing with the issue of carton storage as opposed to pallet storage, Western Pacific's Midwest Regional Manager Joe Cascio talked about the preparation to install 9,200 sections of shelving situated atop a pre-existing parking structure—carefully designed to speed hand-picking.

Cascio explains: "To respond to the seismic needs of the earthquake-prone California marketplace, we had to x-ray the floor to identify where reinforcement rebar was located to avoid hitting it during the seismic anchoring process. To maximize the amount of available space, a flexible shelving system was designed."

"The system had to be flexible to allow for the second and an eventual third level. The retailer outgrew the ground level of 9,200 sections in less than a year when boxes were stacked 6' above the top shelf. So we had designed the first level to readily accept the second without the need to adjust or relocate shelving and most importantly -- not disrupt business."

He went on to add, "Employees can efficiently pick and move more effectively—speeding the company's e-commerce and retail throughput even while the install of the second level was in process. This situation speaks volumes about the current transition that we are seeing where merchandise is coming out of cartons—not off of pallets.

Tom Rogers, Western Pacific's CEO stated, "Our company was privileged to help this retail giant increase their access to inventory with this flexible shelving solution."

Submit your logistics, material handling, or supply chain related company news in DC VELOCITY's Industry Press Room section or New Products section
  • Related Articles

    Storage design company and Western Pacific Storage Solutions enable faster growth for distributor

    Distinctive Throughput Space Engineered by Western Pacific Storage Solutions

    Eagle and Western Pacific Storage Solutions Team to Provide Quick-To-Install Auto Parts Storage

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular Articles

  • IBM survey says digitalization trends will sweep trucking industry by 2030

  • Gartner survey signals increased investment in resilience over the next two years

  • Truck driver hiring pool tightens to lowest point in three years, ACT says

  • What Level of Automation is Right for Your Warehouse?

  • Growing up … and up and up: interview with Sam Bertram

Now Playing on DCV-TV

D92f0dd1 a98c 434a 9e17 30b63ee72c90

Automated Pack-out and Print-Apply System for thredUP

DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
SilMan Industries designed and implemented a mixed polybag-carton system, including automated print and apply, in a new regional Fulfillment Center for thredUP, one of the world’s largest online resale platforms for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes, and accessories.The Situation Secondhand clothing and online...

FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

  • Using innovation to manage peak seasonal demand

  • Time to rethink your lift truck power

  • Warehouse Management System Project Toolkit

  • Solving Talent Management Challenges Now and In the Future

View More

Subscribe to DC Velocity Magazine

GET YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CUSTOMER CARE
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • STAFF
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright ©2021. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing