Tysinger Nissan achieves high-density parts storage
with Lista shallow-depth storage solutions

Hampton, VA / Automotive dealership

 
 
 Problem
 The efficiency of the service area at Tysinger Nissan was being hampered by antiquated storage cabinets. Because of their low storage density, these cabinets could not accommodate the variety of different-sized and -shaped parts that the dealership maintained in its extensive inventory. And their limited capacity meant that many of the department's fastest-moving parts could not be stored in the service area, increasing retrieval time and reducing overall productivity.
Objective
 Tysinger wanted to:
  • make optimal use of available space, with the flexibility to grow as storage needs increased
  • provide quick, easy access to inventory (particularly to fast-moving parts)
  • provide storage space for items of varying size and shape
Solution
 Tysinger's "wish list" was more than filled by its purchase of a Lista shallow-depth storage system. "Aisle space in our service area is at an absolute premium," said the department's service manager. "Modular, shallow-depth cabinets helped us make the best use of the limited space we have. As a result, we were able to maintain adequate walkways for our employees, which further increased productivity."

The high-capacity Lista cabinets enabled Tysinger to store 75% of its inventory in its modest, 600-square foot area adjacent to the service window. The department's many differently-sized parts could be stored in a variety of cabinet drawers ranging in height from 2" - 13", making full use of the cubic capacity of each drawer.

And because the cabinets can be stacked, they can be added, subtracted or moved with minimal disruption as the department's storage needs change over time.
Benefits
 Productivity increased by over 20%, thanks to the efficiency of the Lista storage system. The shallow-depth cabinets, with their increased storage capacity, reduced the space requirements of the parts department by 50%. Plus, because fewer employees were needed to work the service area, labor costs were kept in check.