SUCCESS STORIES
A not-for-profit thrift store located in Central Florida distributes donated goods to twenty different brick-and-mortar retail locations across the region. It specializes in retail and donations, relying heavily on its distribution center (DC) in Florida. This DC helps the company stay organized and efficient while keeping up with the flow of donated goods coming in and out of their facility. However, its limited storage capacity was becoming a roadblock to their success.
The company’s limited storage capacity was leading to overcrowding, inefficiency, and difficulty managing the flow of donated goods in and out of their facility. The existing setup hindered their ability to scale operations to keep up with increasing donations and retail demands. They needed to enhance their storage space and improve their operational efficiency.
Alpine redesigned their storage layout to increase capacity while ensuring an efficient flow of goods. The Alpine team developed multiple layout design options for the store to choose from as well as created the design concepts based on feedback and performance simulations to ensure success and satisfaction.
Alpine Supply Chain’s work with the thrift store yielded significant improvements for the not-for-profit including a 30% increase in storage capacity. They also realized a reduction in time spent on managing inventory and improving workflow, enhanced flow of goods, minimized bottlenecks and operational delays, and improved accuracy in inventory management, which leads to better stock control and reduced waste. These results not only addressed the not-for-profit thrift store’s immediate storage challenges, they also positioned them for successful future growth and operational efficiency.
