Case Study: Kari-Out boosts output by 25% with Formic Technologies

Kari-Out boosts output 25% with Formic

Kari-Out, a multi-product manufacturer with nearly a million square feet of production space, faced significant operational challenges. Their Director of Manufacturing, Peter Santo Rodriguez, identified bottlenecks in downstream processes, particularly in palletizing, which was plagued by high employee turnover, shipping errors, and an inability to keep pace with upstream production. Needing to increase throughput without adding internal complexity or capital expenditure, Kari-Out turned to Formic Technologies for a solution using their Robots-as-a-Service offering.

Formic implemented a fully supported automation solution for palletizing with no capital outlay required from Kari-Out. The results were substantial, including a 25% increase in output, 100% uptime since deployment, and the complete elimination of shipping errors and worker turnover for those roles. This partnership provided Kari-Out with a predictable cost structure and allowed them to redeploy internal resources to higher-value work, leading them to order six additional robots from Formic.

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