Case Study: DACO’s Collaboration with a Leading Potato Processing Facility in Oregon

A globally recognized leader in frozen food products operates multiple facilities across the United States and worldwide. Continuously striving to optimize operations to meet growing demand, their Northeast Oregon location serves as a key hub, requiring efficient storage and material handling systems to support its food processing and production capacity.

Overhauling and Updating Their Facility
To modernize and enhance the efficiency of their NE Oregon facility, they partnered with DACO for a comprehensive project involving the teardown of outdated systems and the installation of advanced storage solutions for both finished case products and bulk tote storage related to their food processing operations.

Challenges

• Aging Infrastructure: The facility’s outdated rack system, installed in 1998, was no longer meeting the demands of high-volume food product processing and storage.
• Space Optimization: Expanding production for finished food product and bulk totes required maximizing storage capacity while maintaining accessibility.
• Safety Requirements: The facility needed a safer storage solution, eliminating reliance on stacking aids like corner boards for bulk storage.
• Minimizing Disruption: The project had to be executed without disrupting ongoing production, inventory, and order shipment activities.

Solutions Provided by DACO

1. Turnkey Teardown & Removal
   • DACO managed the complete teardown and offsite removal of the 1998 rack system, ensuring a clean slate for the new installation.
2. Engineering & Materials for New Rack Systems
   • DACO designed and engineered a modern rack system tailored to the facility’s storage needs, enhancing capacity and accessibility for both bulk food totes and finished goods.
3. Installation
   • The DACO team expertly installed the new rack systems, prioritizing accuracy and efficiency while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

Results & Benefits

• Increased Storage Capacity: The new rack systems significantly boosted the facility’s storage capacity to support the high-volume storage requirements.
• Improved Operational Efficiency: Modernized storage solutions streamlined the organization and accessibility of both finished and bulk tote products reducing inventory management time.
• Enhanced Safety: The engineered drive-in storage rack system offered a safer method for storing bulk totes, eliminating the risks associated with stacking aids.
• Seamless Transition: DACO’s turnkey approach ensured a smooth upgrade with minimal disruption to daily operations.

Conclusion
By addressing challenges like aging infrastructure, space optimization, and safety, DACO helped this food processing facility enhance operational efficiency and prepare for future growth. Contact DACO today and let us help you transform your facility!