Company Name: Star of the West Milling Co.
Location: Emmett, Michigan
Upgrade: Facility automation system for inventory tracking, order management, and product loadout
“If I had to put a number on productivity, it’s probably 5- or 10-fold from our old system. It’s just astronomical how fast we can move product through this system.”
— Nathan Duckert, Facility Manager, Star of the West Milling Co.
As operations at Star of the West Milling Co. grew, the team needed a more efficient way to manage product flow and inventory across the facility.
The previous system limited visibility into inventory levels and made it difficult to track products throughout the entire process — from order entry to final loadout. This created inefficiencies and made it harder for team members to quickly access accurate operational data.
To improve workflow and provide better operational insight, Star of the West needed a system that could streamline inventory management while increasing overall facility productivity.
Star of the West Milling Co. partnered with Kahler Automation to implement a system that manages product flow and provides real-time visibility into inventory and order tracking.
The Kahler system allows operators and managers to track products throughout the entire process — from the initial order through loadout — while keeping inventory data synchronized with the facility’s computer systems.
This visibility provides better operational awareness and helps ensure that inventory levels remain accurate and easy to manage.
Since implementing Kahler Automation, Star of the West Milling Co. has experienced significant productivity improvements.
The automated system allows the facility to move product through the process significantly faster than before. Compared to the previous system, productivity has increased by five to ten times, enabling the team to handle higher volumes while maintaining smooth operations.
Automation has also simplified inventory management and reporting. Tracking inventory within the system is straightforward, and daily reports provide clear insight into facility operations and product movement.
In addition to the system’s performance, Star of the West values the ongoing support provided by Kahler Automation.
Whenever questions arise, the Kahler team is readily available to assist and help resolve issues quickly. This dependable support ensures the facility can continue operating efficiently while minimizing downtime.