Excel Industries saw the demand for their most popular zero-turn mowers skyrocket. The increase in demand was great news and meant the South-Central Kansas company needed a facilities review and supply chain revision. They realized when they predicted demand that they would need to expand to increase production while consolidating locations to improve inventory management. They began looking for a

The Solution Wagner’s transportation division at the time served as a transportation provider for other locations around the U.S. for a customer. After discussing the needs, we took on one lane going to the Kansas City area. Over time, more lanes going to Omaha, NE and Ankeny, IA were added. Shortly after, we were awarded the pools lanes that were

The Solution Wagner has handled complex warehousing, shipping, and transportation tasks with ease. We began with the startup of a new division transporting our customer’s product to our facility, warehousing the product, and then shipping it to the end user. The creation of a new division provided new challenges, from purchasing new equipment to hiring a workforce. Wagner took over

The Solution With Wagner Logistics’ knowledge in acquiring warehouses and fast startup process, we were able to assist a customer in looking for a dedicated facility in the Jacksonville area. We openly communicated with the customer on what we knew about the market. Our General Manager in Florida assisted in finding the right warehouse based on the customer’s needs. Results

The Situation The Roethelis began with no business experience and little financial support – only a small group of initial investors including family and friends. With passion, persistence and preparedness, they turned Greenies® into a national phenomenon from their first sale in 1998. In 2003, Greenies® overtook gigantic competitor Milk Bone and earned the title of number one dog treat

The Solution The Wagner Industrial Engineering and Operations team landed onsite and immediately began to assess the situation. A detailed process definition and CAD facility layouts were developed for each warehouse. More Wagner team members worked with the customer’s management to uncover failing processes and staff deficiencies to plan training activities. Initiatives focused on WMS capabilities and limitations, but also

The Solution A company called on Wagner to help tackle its complex warehousing and distribution challenges and run the operation supporting its Menards account. The plan began with the Wagner sales team sourcing a 180,000-square-foot facility within 15 minutes of the customer’s manufacturing plant to handle the volume. Within a matter of weeks, Wagner purchased the equipment and hired the

Solution In a period of less than three years, the Wagner team opened and began operating four warehouse locations east of the Rockies. Results Above all, Wagner gives this customer flexible staffing and space with a partner that works to reduce costs, one with an ongoing continuous improvement program and the technological capabilities to back it up.