Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Case Study | Minnesota Beverage Distribution Center

Beverage distributor achieves 62% increase in daily shipments

Southern Wine & Spirits of America is the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States with operations in 35 states. Southern Wine & Spirits turned to Bastian Solutions for the development of their newest distribution center in Shakopee, MN to improve picking operations and throughput.

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Business Objectives

Expand operations to better serve a growing client base
Improve order accuracy for better customer service
Increase system efficiencies and order throughput
Gain better visibility of orders and inventory

Better visibility of orders

Key Technologies

ExactaWCS: Warehouse Control System
- Order waving
- Automated order routing
- Exception handling
Voice directed picking devices in split case modules
High-speed merge
Hytrol Pro-Sort SC pivoting wheel sorter
Trailer loading conveyor

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Results

62% increase in orders shipped each day
Exacta software provides complete visibility of orders throughout the system
Increased system efficiency and order accuracy has improved customer service
Ideal warehouse facility through industrial project and development for expanding distribution

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