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Founded in 1932, Aviall is
the world’s largest independent distributor of new
aviation parts, and a leading provider of inventory information
services. The company represents some 180 manufacturers
and distributes and markets parts to over 13,000 general
aviation operators and more than 300 airlines worldwide.
In addition, Aviall provides economical repairs and support
services on aviation batteries, hoses, wheels, brakes
and tires. Aviall employs over 700 people and has recognized
annual sales of more than $380 million dollars.
WMS Implementation
Aviall purchased the Catalyst WMS with initial goals of
improving their inventory accuracy and achieving ISO9002
certification. Being in the aviation industry, precision,
accuracy and product tracking are critical to Aviall’s
business.
On September 4, 1995, Aviall installed the Catalyst WMS
running on an IBM RS/6000 and Oracle database with direct
communication to over 50 Symbol Radio Frequency (RF) terminals.
The Dallas, TX Facility
This site inventories aviation replacement parts such
as aviation batteries, hoses, wheels, brakes and tires
that are shipped to private, corporate and commercial
airlines.
Physically, the site covers over 160,000 square feet with
over 75 warehouse employees, 54 concurrent RF users and
30 VDTs. Due to the large amount of parts, this site has
approximately 30,000 SKUs and 87,613 locations that may
broken down into 78,051 bin locations and 9,562 bulk locations.
On the outbound side, 70,000 line items are shipped per
month and on the inbound side, 12,700 line items are received
per month. In addition, there are 90,000 items in the
WMS system and 30,000 items with on hand quantity.
Product Movement
Product is moved throughout the site in pallets and eaches.
On the inbound side, the product is received by pallets
and broken down into eaches. Because Aviall supplies single
parts throughout the aviation repair business, there is
very little pallet and case activity. In fact, 90-100%
of the products are picked in broken cases and shipped
in eaches. On the outbound side, once the product is ready
for order fulfillment, it is shipped in small quantities
to repair shops via FedEx, UPS and LTL.
Unique Features
Unique to Aviall’s business is its “tote routine.”
This involves filling orders from all areas of the warehouse.
Once orders have been filled, they are consolidated for
shipping.
Another unique feature of this facility is its Spec2000
bar code label. This type of label is a requirement for
the airlines industry and is a specification of standard
formats to exchange information between airlines and their
suppliers. It is specifically tailored to the airline
industry’s needs for procurement and repair transactions
for aircraft maintenance.
Goals Met
Inventory accuracy has reached an amazing 99%. By automating
their warehouse, Aviall can easily do cycle counts and
track products throughout the warehouse.
Catalyst played a key in Aviall becoming ISO9002 certified.
Aviall is now able to trace inventory for FAA Government
Regulations. With Catalyst, Aviall traces inventory from
each supplier to customers.
Customized Services at aviall.com
Aviall customers can use aviall.com to create part quotes
in real-time, place orders, check inventory, view Aviall’s
online parts catalog, search for parts and track shipments
electronically. A new multiple line order entry function
has been added to the system, as well as electronic order
acknowledgement features. Customers also have access to
download, print or view Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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