Federal Ammunition Modernizes Warehouse Operations to Sustain Explosive Growth

Federal Ammunition, a historic manufacturer of various ammunition types based in Anoka, Minnesota, was recently acquired by Prague's Czechoslovak Group, which also owns brands like Remington and CCI. Facing challenges with outdated manual warehouse processes that hindered efficient order fulfillment and inventory management, the company sought a comprehensive modernization solution. Their existing ERP system was unsupported, and their warehouse management system was limited to outbound shipping tasks, with critical operations still relying heavily on paper-based methods. The complexities increased following the acquisition of multiple brands, leading to a surge in demand and SKU variety, necessitating warehouse reconfiguration and process enhancements. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated B2C e-commerce fulfillment, further stressing existing systems. To address these issues, Federal Ammunition partnered with Cornerstone Edge, employing their proprietary 3D Methodology—Define, Design, Deliver—to overhaul their distribution operations. This included upgrading their Microsoft Dynamics ERP in collaboration with Stoneridge Software and implementing the Manhattan Associates...