Case Study: Goose Creek Candle achieves over 60% fulfillment efficiency gains with FANUC robotic palletizing

Goose Creek Candle boosts fulfillment efficiency by over 60% with FANUC

Goose Creek Candle Company, a candle manufacturer, faced significant order fulfillment bottlenecks and shipping backlogs of up to 21 days due to labor-intensive manual processes. To overcome these challenges, the company partnered with FANUC America Corporation and its authorized system integrator, CRG Automation, to implement a warehouse automation solution.

The solution involved deploying a FANUC M-410 robotic palletizing system to automate material handling and streamline material flow throughout their facility. This implementation by FANUC resulted in a total efficiency improvement of over 60%, a 40% increase in throughput in the first phase, and a reduction in employee walking distances by more than 50%. The automation eliminated repetitive manual tasks and positioned the company for scalable future growth.

Goose Creek Candle Company