Problem:
Franks Truck Center in Lyndhurst, NJ was running out of space in their parts storage warehouse because of inefficiencies, inventory requirements from manufacturers, and obsolete inventory taking up valuable space. Inventory was being stored on the floor in aisles, which blocked access to shelving that was incorrectly sized for the type of products on hand, and even though they had second-floor storage there was not enough space for expansion. They thought that the only option was to build a new facility that would costs hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Solution:
Mike and Joe Pezzola , the owners of Franks, recognized the need to organize their parts department and called on Specialized Storage Solutions to redesign it. This required that the job be done in four phases so we wouldn’t totally disrupt their ability to function, but it was the only way to complete the job most efficiently and effectively. We increased their efficiency by changing the direction
of the shelving to create an easy flow of inventory to the tech parts counter, dismantled their existing mezzanine and replaced it with a structurally sound deck, moved the stair to increase access to the upper floor, and added hundreds of high density drawers to save space. We also redesigned the shelving layout on the mezzanine level with new bulk parts shelving to store bulk parts more efficiently and scrapped the existing parts shelving.
Result:
Franks Truck Center paid for the four-phase consolidation by returning over $700,000 of obsolete inventory, which has given them ample room to expand with new truck models and brands. They now have 100% accessibility to every item in their inventory with specific locations. They have also been able to reconfigure their shipping and receiving area, resulting in parts getting to technicians quicker, increasing billable service hours, and increased wholesale parts sales.