Case Study: Bickford’s Group reduces supply chain costs and damage with Dematic AGVs

AGVs Deliver Safe, Cost-Effective Logistics

Bickford's Group, a major Australian beverage producer, sought to reduce its supply chain costs and improve efficiency in its large distribution center. The company partnered with Dematic to implement an automated solution, aiming to minimize manual handling errors and damages associated with traditional forklift operations.

Dematic implemented a fleet of five Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to automate the transfer of finished goods from production to the distribution center. The solution provided rapid ROI within two-and-a-half years, virtually eliminated manual handling damage (saving tens of thousands of dollars annually), and enabled round-the-clock operation with real-time inventory updates. The Dematic AGVs significantly enhanced safety and operational reliability for Bickford's.

Bickford's Group

Rhett Glanville

Warehouse Manager