Refrigeration Engineering, Engineering and Construction for the Fresh, Frozen Food Industries

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MATERIAL HANDLING

Many firms’ expertise stops once the planning of the big box is complete. At Food Tech, our belief is that the material handling processes within the facility are where we should start, not finish the process.

Whether it’s a new greenfield distribution complex, an expansion, or a remodel, the questions are the same: How much will it cost me to operate? How much additional volume can I handle? And how will I best be able to react to the needs of my customer?

Regardless of the scope of the project such as a complete build and design of a new cold storage facility or a small addition to your distribution center, our material handling experts are here to help. We analyze and design the best processes and infrastructure to address your specific needs and challenges.

Our design philosophy is simple: Focus on the operation first, not the building. Our computer sizing programs can determine the exact number of pick and reserve slots and which material handling systems will be the most productive.

At Food Tech, we, our facilities planning experts, analyze all of the factors that contribute to the installation of the correct material handling design: throughput requirements; availability of a motivated labor pool; long-term payback; and most importantly, how to best invest capital dollars to respond to the needs of your customer.

The goal of our architects, industrial and refrigeration engineers, and material handling experts is to help you excel in the marketplace. In order to achieve this we can evaluate and model all reasonable and appropriate material handling alternatives. These include:

Warehouse Management System (WMS) Selection and Purchase
Voice Selection and RF-Directed Pallet Letdown and Receiving Putaway.
Analysis of Automation and Mechanization vs Best-Practice Manual Processes
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Space/Labor analysis of Flowrack, PIR, and Conventional Slot Mix and Alternatives
Labor Standards and Incentives
Warehouse Slotting and Support Systems
Equipment Planning and Utilization

The bottom line is this: Food Tech’s custom-engineered material handling solutions can maximize your productivity.