So they approached us to analyze how to better handle their dry goods and to offer a plan to improve storage. In the Fall of 1994, Whiteford again came to the AIM Center for help in developing a new layout for the company s original building. Whiteford had already planned to expand the structure, but wanted a fresh view on ways to improve warehouse facilities and to streamline the manufacturing processes. The AIM Center s response was a strategic plan that detailed new placement for equipment, redefined product flow and evaluated new technologies. The company also adopted new mechanical freezers to replace outdated rapid-freezing equipment.
Every decision is a joint one.
Following the successful completion of the building layout, Whiteford again approached the AIM Center to optimize the flow of products between its facilities. Here, as well, the results were impressive. With work progressing on new layouts for two of Whiteford's manufacturing facilities, the company found itself looking at keeping track of more than 30 separate projects. And again, it turned to the AIM Center for support. The Center responded by documenting all activities, organizing the data, scheduling all 33 projects, plus holding regular meetings with Whiteford management and subcontractors to keep the projects on track.