1. FMA Progressive Manufacturing Summit
Success Stories in Warehouse Efficiency and Productivity
May 30th, 2014
Mark Smith
President
Outsource Equipment Company
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2. FMA Progressive Manufacturing Summit
Agenda
Introduction: Mark Smith
Introduction: Outsource Equipment Company
Case Study #1: Aero-Precision
Case Study #2: L-3 Communications

3. Outsource Equipment Company
Founded in 2000
Headquartered in Oviedo, Florida (Orlando area)
We provide a consultative approach to solve problems in our clients’ manufacturing and distribution operations
We specialize in combining pre-owned equipment with new equipment to keep costs down
Exclusive distribution partner with Systems Logistics to distribute their Modula® line of Carousels & Automated Vertical Storage Solutions
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4. What We Do
We work with our clients to increase their warehouse efficiency, productivity, and safety. Here is an example of what we do.

5. Case Study: A-PRO
Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, A-PRO repairs and overhauls a variety of aircraft components
A-PRO services critical parts such as: landing gears, hydraulic components, flight controls, and wheels & brakes
Perfection is a must!
There is a premium on operations efficiency and effectiveness

6. A-PRO: The Problem Running out of space
Diverse array of parts/materials
Outdated shelving system
Expanding business
Company growth was beginning to affect efficiency
Slow picking process
Disappearing floor space
Inventory control was difficult with parts spread out all over the warehouse
Overhead space not utilized
Employee safety was a concern

7. A-PRO: Before Density – Large footprint of stored materials
Control – Items spread all over the warehouse
Productivity – Order picking required a significant amount of walking and searching
Safety – Lots of bending and straining to store and retrieve parts

8. A-PRO: The Solution
Outsource Equipment provided two used vertical lift modules
Small footprint
Automated storage and retrieval
Low cost
60% space savings
60% increase in productivity
Safety is a priority

9. A-PRO: After Density – 60% space savings, now utilizing overhead space
Control – Much tighter inventory control
Productivity – Less unproductive labor hours, increased employee efficiency
Safety - Safe, ergonomically convenient workstation

10. Case Study: L-3 Communications
L-3 was moving to a new building and wanted to utilize the extra vertical space
Originally looking for two used VLM’s to accommodate the parts storage required
L-3 was able to spend just 15% more on new equipment which included a 2-year warranty and the latest technology
The used VLM’s were 2004 models and had a 90 day warranty

11. Discussion
Questions or comments?

12. Thank you!
Mark Smith Outsource Equipment 142 Park Road Oviedo, FL