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8 Hauler

By: Kristie Le

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293 - Perris

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Normal Clamp vs. 8 Hauler

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Normal Clamp vs. 8 Hauler

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Context

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The picking and putaway tasks in the FDC department calls for high demand with time and labor, resulting in a delayed process.

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Purpose

Benefits

Increase efficiency with the number of units that can be picked and put away to reduce traveling time.

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  • Higher productivity = more revenue
  • Reduction in time demanded and labor
  • Ability to meet goals faster

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Assumptions & Risks

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Assumption

Risk

Mitigation

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There is enough space for 8 hauler to fit in aisles

8 hauler not fitting in the aisles

Be careful when operating on 8 hauler in aisles

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Everyone will be good to go on new equipment

Uncomfortable associates resulting in a higher chance of having PITCO’s

Provide proper training until they are comfortable

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System will be perfectly set up

Inefficient SKU setup in system

Fix what we need to as we come across mishaps

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FDC General Process - Outbound

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FDC Suggested Process - Outbound

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FDC General Process - Inbound

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FDC Suggested Process - Inbound

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FDC Revised Suggested Process - Inbound

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8 Hauler Issues & Resolution

  • Mis-picks because associates on normal clamps were pushing through tasks without (sometimes) completing them -> changed quantities back to normal
  • Glossy microwaves slipping -> changed clamp pressure to 60% on the bottom and 40% on the top

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Results & Findings

PROS:

  • Efficient for putaway
  • Good for picking LOWES outbounds

CONS:

  • Not efficient for picking stock transfer shipments
  • Harder to maneuver in aisles

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LOWES Picking Data

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Type of Clamp Used

# of Associates

Task

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# of units

Total Hours to Finish Task

UPMH

Cost

Regular

4

Pick

509

3.33

152.85

3.33 hrs * $13 = $43.29

8 Hauler

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Pick

542

2.13

238.97

2.13 hrs * $13 = $27.69

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Forecasted Cost Savings per Month

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Picking Cost

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Month

# of LOWES Shipments

Cost to Pick (Regular)

Cost to Pick

(8 Hauler)

Forecasted Cost Savings

January

49

$2,119.99

$1,346.81

$773.17

February

47

$2,033.46

$1,291.84

$741.61

March

82

$3,547.73

$2,253.85

$1,293.88

April

87

$3,764.06

$2,391.28

$1,372.77

May

84

$3,634.26

$2,308.82

$1,325.44

June

102

$4,413.03

$2,803.57

$1,609.46

July

66

$2,855.49

$1,814.08

$1,041.41

August

120

$5,191.80

$3,298.32

$1,893.48

September

106

$4,586.09

$2,913.52

$1,672.57

October

120

$5,191.80

$3,298.32

$1,893.48

TOTAL

863

$37,337.70

$23,720.42

$13,617.28

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Inbounds Data

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Type of Clamp Used

# of Associates

Task

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# of units

Total Hours to Finish Task

UPMH

Cost

Regular

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Unload then Putaway

344

2.03

169.46

2.03 hrs * $13 = $26.39

8 Hauler

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Unload & Putaway

344

1.48

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232.43

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1.48 hrs * $13 = $19.24

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Forecasted Cost Savings per Month

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Cost Savings

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Month

Unit Count per Month

Cost (Regular)

Cost

(8 Hauler)

Forecasted Cost Savings

January

179,814.00

$13,809.72

$9,889.77

$3,919.95

February

214,288.00

$16,457.32

$11,785.84

$4,671.48

March

288,202.00

$22,133.91

$15,851.11

$6,282.80

April

236,910.00

$18,194.69

$13,030.05

$5,164.64

May

207,447.00

$15,931.93

$11,409.59

$4,522.34

June

180,105.00

$13,832.06

$9,905.78

$3,926.29

July

191,699.00

$14,722.48

$10,543.45

$4,179.04

August

231,204.00

$17,756.47

$12,716.22

$5,040.25

September

246,190.00

$18,907.39

$13,540.45

$5,366.94

October

213,023.00

$16,360.17

$11,716.27

$4,643.90

TOTAL

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$168,106.14

$120,388.51

$47,717.63

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Conclusion

  • 8 hauler works best for putaway and for picking LOWES shipments
  • Increase in UPMH when tasks are simultaneously occurring
    • Cut traveling time, resulting in higher productivity & revenue

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THANK YOU!

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