The Challenges A key goal for the project was to bring distribution for Shimano’s cycling and fishing businesses under the one roof. This would enable both to enhance the quality of their service to customers and create economies-of-scale, which would reduce distribution costs. While each business distributes a unique range of products and services a completely different customer base, there was a synergy: Both handle a lot of relatively small products, parts, and components. The Solution An essential feature of the new DC is its Dematic Multishuttle® goods- to-person (GTP) order fulfillment system. The Multishuttle occupies just 2,100 square feet of floorspace; the GTP workstations and conveyor also taking up around 2,100 square feet of floorspace. This space efficient

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