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StateWays - November/December 2016

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StateWays | www.stateways.com | November/December 2016 27 "They not only handled the load for all our stores in August," Mollica says, "they also took in the picks for an additional 40 truckloads of prod- uct that needed to go to the new store – and they did it expeditiously." The recent upgrades at the warehouse have saved the com- mission money and increased customer satisfaction at liquor and wine outlets. Fill rates are at 92%, resulting in fewer disappointed customers. The stores have also expanded selection thanks to more SKUs in the ware- house. And effi ciently loading pallets means fewer injuries to NHLC staff unloading product at the stores. Perhaps most impressive is Exel's immediate commitment to this long-term partnership. In building its warehouse, the company purchased a property that would handle expansion and included that in its plans. "The end of the warehouse can be unbolted and expanded by 50% on land that's already been exca- vated," Mollica says. "They had the foresight to see our growth could be tremendous, which it has been. We're looking at a number of initiatives now that would lead to expanding that building to keep up with rising demand." Other recent projects undertaken by Exel include the addition of 5,000 square feet of tempera- ture-controlled space for fi ne wines and temperature-sensitive products, integration of the order management and warehouse management system to ensure delivery accuracy and chim- ney-stacking of outbound loads to simplify check-in at stores. "I can't speak highly enough about who they are and the professionals working there," Mollica says of Exel. "We've been blessed to have them as a partner." • "I can't speak highly enough about who they are and the professionals working there. We've been blessed to have them as a partner." —Joseph Mollica, NHLC Chairman Exel's 243,000 square foot warehouse in Bow, New Hampshire.

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