Houston Poly Bag
Background:
Houston Poly Bag had a problem. The manufacturer of polyethylene can liners and specialty bags had hit a wall of out-of-control prices for its corrugated packaging cartons — and was nearly bursting out of the walls of its existing warehouse space.
Objective:
Reduce the amount of warehouse space required for carton storage, thereby increasing capacity for finished goods inventory. Also, meet the client's industrial packaging needs at a competitive price.
Solution:
Drake developed an inventory management program that allows Houston Poly Bag to maximize its existing finished goods warehousing, eliminating the potential need for a warehouse add-on. By managing inventory and replenishing at predetermined levels, Drake slashed space dedicated to carton storage while also supplying the cartons at a lower price.
Results:
Thanks to increased inventory efficiency and lower packaging costs, the client has added two new extrusion lines to its product offering, increasing business by 20 percent — all while remaining in its existing facility.
