The Challenges • Even working 24/7 they were having difficulty filling orders. • Increasing SKU complexity — meats offered by cut, weight, grade and age • Inflexible distribution center had no automation, poor accuracy, high volumes of product damage/ waste and poor delivery. • Fresh beef is a short turnaround item, time-based performance, matching products to orders, managing inventory and shipping are critical elements in order fulfillment. • Potential injury and demanding conditions led to lack of skilled labor and high employee turnover. Our Solution Once beef is packed in the processing center, it is conveyed through a 600-foot skyway bridge to a new 50,000 square foot distribution building adjacent to processing. The building is essentially a giant refrigerator, wit

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