Mini Case Studies – Building Better Businesses

Posted on: 08/12/2014, by :

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— The client: Global leader in manufacturing in conveying, palletizing, packaging, sorting and distribution technologies. Nearly 4,000 employees. Approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.

The problem: Needed to improve inventory management and supply chain visibility for job sites in remote areas with extreme environmental conditions and limited connectivity.

Solutions: DCT Mobile installed a Scout Mobility Suite warehouse management platform modified to use GPS technology for directed picking and put-away. Additionally, provided rugged mobile computers to survive extreme temperatures for field techs. Worked with client’s primary fabricator, installed systems for labeling, all finished goods and electronically transferring truck manifests to the job site.

Benefits: Reduced labor costs through increased visibility of shipments. Directed item selection. Eliminated inventory costs through improved tracking, equipment identification in the field. Streamlined operations for the client and it’s customers.

 

— The client: Global Fortune 500 company specializing in engineering design, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. Employees more than 4,000 people. Sales in excess of $2 billion annually.

The problem: Better tracking of stateside and international shipments, including a major installation in the Middle East.

Solutions: Implemented Scout Mobility Suite for warehouse, delivery and installation functions. Provided mobile access to detailed instructions for installation instructions, blueprints and user manuals.

Benefits: Reduced labor costs associated with inventory tracking. Identification for picking and putting away, systems installed for easily accessible tracking, improved efficiencies for field techs, and better visibility for customers.

 

 The client: Global chemical company. More than 100,000 employees, 300 production sites. Annual sales approaching $70 billion.

The problem: Better tracking of hazardous chemical waste byproducts. Improved systems for storing chemicals and tracking chain-of-custody to disposal experts. Meeting government regulations cost-effectively.

Solutions: Installed Scout inventory management, a Cloud-based system that works on its own or easily integrates with current systems, providing real-time, easily accessible and accurate data.

Benefits: Reduced costs of meeting government mandates, enhanced company’s mission of environmental protection and social responsibility, improved safety processes for environment and employees.

 

— The client: Global oilfield chemical company supplying chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry. Almost 7,000 employees. About $2 billion in annual sales.

The problem: Better tracking and inventory management of storage tanks used in operations throughout the world.

Solutions: Created closed-loop asset management system for tracking 6,000 storage tanks between operations in Western Africa and manufacturing and distribution operations in the United States. System allows data entry from Web Portal, Mobile Devices or Excel spreadsheet to allow access to the system to company employees and strategic business partners throughout the world.

Benefits: Reduced loss and improved utilization of the tank fleet resulting in increased bottom line earnings for the organization. Eliminated 3rd party logistics company and associated costs with outsourcing tracking the fleet.