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Manufacturing Case Studies

Helping manufacturers optimize operations

Burlington House Area Rugs
The potential for handling-related injuries has been reduced or eliminated. Customer service and system flexibility have been improved. Order-filling/shipping errors have also been reduced in Burlington's manufacturing fulfillment operation.
Electric Boat
Before the upgrade, workers at the final assembly building were forced to climb scaffolding stairs to build submarines. Now, freight is moved to the tops of the platforms by two large vertical reciprocating conveyors.
Forney International
"We recouped half of our stock room space by utilizing the carousels. Instead of running all over the stock room, an operator can stand in front of the carousel, access the shelves one at a time, pick his kits, turn and put them on the conveyor."
Hargrove Manufacturing
Since the AS/RS system was installed, Hargrove's log production has increased by 100% with no increase in manpower. Product quality has significantly improved, and the company has achieved a 40% reduction in order-filling cycle time.
Harvard-Cherokee
The manufacturing system easily handles Harvard's current workflow, and will definitely be able to accommodate the projected doubling of production. And it was put together in just 37 days.
Robroy Industries
Robroy's goals included a reduction in operating costs, cycle counting implementation, more real-time information, capacity increase, order picking accuracy, and work pacing.
Selma Oak Flooring
Since Selma Oak Flooring completed installation, production has increased by more than 40% and labor savings have exceeded 25%. The new conveyor system reduces wear and tear on the companyâ€™s employees by reducing manual handling.
Washington Beef
Washington Beef, Inc., a beef processing/fabrication facility located in the Northwest, needed to relocate and expand its material handling system from a single line scaling/labeling operation to an expanded dual line scaling/labeling operation.
Falcon Jet
Inventory slotting revision, & warehouse redesign drives improvements. If a person doesn't have to look up a location or guess what part it is, and have to verify it, they're more accurate. There are fewer opportunities for a mistake.
Electronics Manufacturer
Electronic products manufacturer needed to reduce its cost per unit shipped in order to remain competitive. Faced with escalating labor costs and throughput issues, it contacted Cisco-Eagle to help optimize its manufacturing process.
High-Capacity Bulk Paper Roll Handling System
System allows paper & tissue manufacturing operation to safely and quickly transport extremely heavy rolls in a multi-level operation, utilizing live roller conveyors, a vertical reciprocating conveyor lift, and high performance automated stretch wrapping