Manufacturing Industry
Streamlined packing speeds parts distribution. (Suzuki Motor Corp.'s Atlanta, Georgia distribution facility)
Packaging Digest, June, 1994
A semi-automated paper dunnage system and case sealer increase productivity 65 percent while saving $75,000/yr in labor costs for American Suzuki's Atlanta distribution facility that ships aftermarket parts for cars, motorcycles and outboard motors to 700 dealerships.
American Suzuki Motor Corp.'s Atlanta distribution facility is always looking for ways to reduce costs and rev up delivery of aftermarket parts and accessories. Nearly 700 authorized Suzuki dealer-customers rely upon these shipments for replacement/repair of autos, motorcycles and outboard motors.
In September '93, Suzuki Atlanta switched to a semi-automatic paper dunnage system from Sealed Air--that includes a foot-activated Jiffy Packer [TM] machine and Void Kraft [TM] 100-percent recycled...
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