Case Study071224_CPG Startup Case Study

Innovative From the Ground Up

CHALLENGE

Within six months, Kenco’s solutions delivered remarkable outcomes, setting a benchmark for safety, efficiency, and cost savings.

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Safety Incidence Rate

<2%

Productivity Increased

>66%

CPU Decreased

<35%

Temp Labor Reduced

<56%

Productivity surged by 66%, exceeding initial expectations.

The safety incident rate was reduced to below 2%, marking a significant enhancement in workplace safety.

The reliance on temporary labor diminished by 56%, indicating improved labor efficiency and better cost control.

The cost per unit (CPU) decreased by 35%, resulting in substantial savings for the CPG brand.

Overcoming Transition Challenges

A Kenco CASE STUDY

Kenco Partners to Create a State-of-the-Art Mixing Center for a CPG Brand

Explore the Kenco Operating System (KOS)

A Proven Path to Success

A leading CPG brand partnered with Kenco to build an advanced mixing center in Chicagoland, designed to streamline operations with cutting-edge automation and proven supply chain expertise.

Kenco brought extensive experience to the project, having successfully completed over 100 startups in the past five years across the nation. Central to Kenco's approach is the Kenco Operating System (KOS), which standardizes processes and ensures safe, timely optimization for new operations. By leveraging its vast network of facilities, Kenco implemented a franchise model that fosters innovation and continuous improvement throughout the startup phase.

This partnership not only fulfilled the CPG brand's immediate operational needs but also established a foundation for ongoing success and innovation in their supply chain strategy.

Temp Labor Reduced

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The CPG brand faced concerns about whether promised insights and innovations would be realized.

Uncertainty in Partner Transition

Facility Scale

Operational Complexity

The project involved developing a 1.34-million-square-foot automated mixing center.

The facility needed to manage all product lines while ensuring seamless operations.

Integration of cutting-edge technologies, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Layer & Case Picking systems.

Advanced Automation Requirements

SOLUTION

RESULTS

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