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Utilizing different systems such as Jennifer™ and the Lucas Management Console , RNDC has doubled bottle picking productivity while also improving a ccuracy to an impressive rate of over 99 %.

AI a Catalyst for Reshaping Warehouse Efficiency

by KRYSTINA SKIBO

Technology has been instrumental in improving warehouse operations over the years . With Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) at the forefront of many of the latest technology innovations , warehouses can now better streamline inventory management , optimize the workforce and increase safety , just to name a few perks .

“ AI is definitely poised to revolutionize the warehousing and fulfillment industry , and is already doing so in several important ways ,” says FORT Systems partner and co-founder Jim McClellan . “ By embracing AI , companies can streamline operations , reduce costs , improve customer satisfaction and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace .”
AI IMPROVING WAREHOUSE OPTIMIZATION
Recently , Lucas Systems conducted a case study on one of its customers , Republic National Distributing Company ( RNDC ), to showcase just how much its technology and AI implementations have helped the company grow .
For more than 20 years , Lucas Systems has been helping RNDC to optimize its distribution centers by providing warehouse voice picking and adjacent technolo-
By embracing AI , companies can streamline operations , reduce costs , improve customer satisfaction and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace .
– JIM MCCLELLAN , FORT SYSTEMS PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER www . bevwholesaler . com Spring 2025 • Bevearge Wholesaler 5