SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Locating a branch facility in Columbus, OH, three years ago this month turned out to be the right decision for Brand Vending Products as the location has proved to be an ideal spot, not only for shipping orders to customers on the East Coast, but also for its ability to accommodate the needs of a significant number of walk-in customers.
The 20,000-sq.ft. Columbus facility houses an ergonomically designed row system that both increases efficiency and improves worker safety. The system allows shipments to be pulled from racks and sent quickly to a processing station where they are inspected using the company’s rigid quality control. Every package is processed and sealed individually. These measures, the company noted, ensure accuracy of order picking and enable quicker processing times.
To keep up with demand and to ensure continued smooth operations, Brand took the opportunity to enlarge its staff just before a recent retraining program was initiated for its existing warehouse employees. Brand’s Ohio facility has enabled the company to carry more new product lines and distribute more bulk merchandise than it had in prior years. At this point, the bulk supplier is utilizing every square inch of the warehouse, enabling it to triple the amount of walk-in business from local operators. In addition, with the vending industry directly feeling the impact of rising shipping costs due to higher gas prices, East Coast operators have praised the company for maintaining a warehouse facility in the region in order to cut down on shipping fees, the company reported. One consistent compliment that Brand reported receiving is that East Coast firms now receive their merchandise in half the time, helping them to fill machines quickly with items that are new and trendy.
Brand’s headquarters, housing its sales personnel, is located in Scottsdale, AZ. It may be reached by calling (800) 967-3048.
