How Chipman Successfully Managed a Complex Warehouse Relocation

Warehouse Relocation

About the Client

The client is a growing automobile parts manufacturer and distributor, expanding through acquisitions to increase market reach and revenue.

Case Study Overview

The client is a growing automobile parts manufacturer and distributor, expanding through acquisitions to increase market reach and revenue. Industry: Auto Parts Manufacturing & Distribution
Company: U.S.-based, with 19 distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada.
Key Results: On-time, on-budget warehouse relocation and equipment disposal with nationwide logistics support.

3.2M
parts relocated

5,600
SKUs managed

25
machines decommissioned

Challenges

Chipman was tasked with relocating 5,600 SKUs (3.2M parts) from Las Vegas, NV, to Nashville, TN, and disposing of 25 large milling machines. Challenges included:

Confined origin facility with no staging or loading docks
Prioritizing SKUs by value and importance for shipping
Disassembling and disposing of large metal milling machines

Solutions

Chipman’s team efficiently packed, labeled, and palletized 3.2 million parts over two weeks, shipping eight dry vans and two flatbeds of raw materials. We also coordinated with a rigging partner to decommission and dispose of the large milling machines in 1.5 days. Close collaboration with the client ensured accurate packing and prioritization.

Product Relocation

Recycle Equipment

SKU Prioritization

Results

The relocation was completed on-time and within budget. Despite the challenging environment and evolving scope, Chipman successfully met the client’s needs, ensuring all items were safely transported and the machines disposed of per specifications.

How Chipman Successfully Managed a Complex Warehouse Relocation

Warehouse Relocation

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