“Implementing flow manufacturing techniques within our plants and an advanced warehouse management system has enabled us to significantly improve the delivery of our products over the past several years,” explained Gibson. “But we know the market demands even more today. With a layout designed for high velocity product movement and new features like cross-docking, this distribution center is equipped to provide the most efficient service to our aftermarket partners — so in turn, they can deliver the vital replacement products that contractors and end-users need.”

Gibson also noted that providing a single point-of-contact for orders and shipments offers another advantage for Emerson’s customers. “We’re finding ways to streamline our processes, with a goal of saving our customers time and reducing their distribution costs with combined deliveries.”

The new facility increases Emerson’s warehouse space by 46 percent, allowing for additional expansion in the future.

Emerson Climate Technologies first introduced its Distribution Services group one year ago, announcing plans to consolidate the sales, marketing, and logistics support for Copeland, Alco, and Emerson Motors aftermarket customers.

Publication date: 01/13/2003