Industry & Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain

Shorr Packaging’s Success with SOLOCHAIN WMS

Since 1922, Shorr Packaging Corp. has established itself as a major player in packaging in the United States. Faced with the expansion of its activities and increasing logistical challenges, Shorr chose to adopt the SOLOCHAIN WMS system from Generix Group. This solution transformed its operations by automating key processes, improving traceability and increasing inventory visibility, propelling the company into a new era of efficiency and flexibility.

Use Case

The company

Shorr Packaging Corp., founded in 1922, is a leading and comprehensive packaging partner and one of the largest packaging companies in the United States. The company operates 12 distribution centers nationwide and offers a broad portfolio of products. Shorr excels in optimizing supply chain processes, streamlining customer operations, increasing production, consolidating supplier networks, and innovating in packaging.

Operators with previous experience quickly adapted, being able to receive orders within a few hours. The intuitive nature of SOLOCHAIN allows users to work autonomously, ensuring successful performance. Its powerful batch recall capability, graphical tools, and automatic location recommendations significantly improve operations.
James J. Pstrzoch
National Implementation Manager, Shorr Packaging

The challenges

Complexity and Complex Environment

Shorr managed ten distribution centers, six of which had a basic WMS system and four of which still used paper-based processes. The receiving process involved materials from a variety of sources and formats, making management more difficult and leading to inefficiencies throughout the supply chain

Rapid growth and process slowdown

The company’s rapid expansion required the automation of manual processes to ensure scalability and improve inventory control. However, manually checking receipts against ASNs or purchase orders slowed down processing, highlighting the need to optimize the management of inbound flows

Traceability requirements

Shorr’s perishable products required strict traceability of batches and expiration dates to facilitate recalls and ensure compliance. A reliable system to track this data in real-time was essential to maintain quality and boost customer satisfaction

Limited visibility

Poor visibility into receiving and storage processes limited inventory accuracy and real-time inventory tracking. Better transparency would reduce errors, optimize stock turnovers and improve the company’s operational responsiveness

The Generix solution

Efficient automation

Shorr automated its warehouse processes by replacing paper-based systems with the SOLOCHAIN WMS

Quick navigation

The solution offers smooth navigation, comprehensive reporting, and increased inventory visibility

Advanced traceability

SOLOCHAIN allows the automatic generation of batch numbers and the management of expiry dates, ensuring compliance with the FIFO and FEFO methods

Automatic replenishment

Replenishment jobs are created automatically when inventory levels reach a set threshold, optimizing inventory management

Document Management

The system makes it easy to manage COCs, COAs, and SDSs, with the ability to convert these documents to PDFs and email them to customers

Intuitive training

SOLOCHAIN, with its user-friendly interface, has enabled Shorr to develop an effective gamification-based training program, making it easier for employees to learn and retain skills

The Results

The implementation of SOLOCHAIN WMS has enabled Shorr Packaging to fundamentally transform its operations. Process automation has increased inventory control, including batch and expiration date management, and optimized employee efficiency. The Nashville and Atlanta locations benefited from this solution, increasing productivity and reducing errors through real-time traceability and intuitive task management.

The adoption of SOLOCHAIN has also facilitated the rapid expansion of new facilities, allowing Shorr to adapt to changing needs without interrupting its operations. The training program, based on the intuitiveness of the interface, allowed employees to quickly master essential tasks, reducing integration times and increasing the accuracy of operations, while reducing customer complaints.

The solution used

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Solochain Warehouse Management System (WMS)

The future

Shorr Packaging plans to deploy SOLOCHAIN WMS in other centers to further optimize its operations and maintain its competitive edge. The company plans to integrate advanced technologies to anticipate needs and strengthen sustainability, consolidating its leading position in logistics and customer service.