Mid-Mountain Foods: Voice Moves Mountains of Food Everyday

PDF: Mid-Mountain Case Study

“We banked ROI on improved accuracy. Talkman exceeded our expectations there and brought us a 10-12% increase in productivity.”

Paul Widener
Distribution Systems Manager
K-VA-T Food Stores

Challenges

• Keep shelves stocked at stores
• Accommodate different areas, from freezer to cigarette rooms
• Cut “pick and stick” time
• Continuously improve cost-competitiveness of supply chain

Solution

• Integrated Voice-Directed DistributionT with existing WMS and RF network
• Eliminated pick lists
• Applied to dry, perishable, deli warehouses

Results

• Achieved 99.97% accuracy
• Improved productivity 10-12%
• Reduced errors 90%
• Reduced training time
• ROI < 1 year