"Computers Manage and Plan
the Loads at Clorox"

Clorox Company Profile:

• $2.5 Billion in gross annual sales
• Brand Name consumer products
• 1+ million SqFt of Warehouse space
  • 17 Plant Distribution Centers (owned)
  • 6 Regional DC's (3rd party)
  • 15 Outside Storage Facilities
• $100+ million in Transportation costs
  • Over 120,000 trucks/year
  • 100 Carriers
  • 35% Customer Pickup
  • 3 Billion Pounds
  • 2.5 Million Pallets
  • 125 Million Cases
• RDC's: 2 shifts 5 days/week
• PDC's: 1 shift 5 days/week

Project Goals and Motivations

• RDC consolidation
• Manufacturing space limitations
• Corporate wide loading rules and specifications
• Difficult Loads
• 7% Over/Short or Damaged
• New RF in several RDC's
• UCC-128 & EDI ASN
• Acquisition of new division (Armor All)
• Record company growth = Record company shipments

Project Results with Advanced Order Picking

• 30% Reduction for Load Planning
• Standardized Loading Practices
• Clear Pallet Labels Improve Communications
• Easier Acquisitions and Transitions
• Growth Without More Facilities and People
• 50% Reduction in Axle Overweight