Case Study: Barton Brands increases throughput and cuts labor with Dematic

Barton Brands - Customer Case Study

Barton Brands, a major spirits supplier and division of Constellation Brands, faced significant challenges in its outbound logistics operation at its Kentucky distillery. Growth had overwhelmed their existing process, causing inefficient double-handling of pallets, increased product damage, and labor-intensive searches that hindered throughput. To address these issues, they partnered with vendor Dematic to reengineer their post-production and palletizing workflow.

Dematic's solution involved reconfiguring the material flow by adding a refurbished palletizer and accumulation conveyor, which increased capacity and flexibility. The layout was also optimized by moving palletizing closer to the dock doors to eliminate unnecessary staging. This streamlined approach implemented by Dematic delivered substantial results, including a 30% reduction in labor, a significant decrease in damaged goods, and a major reduction in outbound staging space, all achieved with minimal cost.

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