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Company Name: Crystal Valley Coop
Location: Jackson, Minnesota
Upgrade: Standardized Kahler Automation system across multiple facilities
“The whole division is under Kahler so they can basically pick up where they left off no matter what location they are working out of.”
— Jesse Malchow, Regional Operations Manager, Crystal Valley Coop
Key Results
- Improved operational efficiency and streamlined workflows
- Enhanced inventory tracking and reporting visibility
- Ability to shift labor between locations seamlessly
- Paperless processes for administration and loadout operations
The Challenge
As Crystal Valley Coop expanded operations across multiple locations, maintaining consistency and efficiency became increasingly important.
Labor shortages created challenges in staffing facilities, and differences in systems between locations made it more difficult for employees to step in and support other sites. Additionally, the team needed better visibility into inventory and reporting to quickly answer operational questions.
To improve flexibility and streamline operations, Crystal Valley Coop needed a solution that could standardize processes while improving efficiency and visibility across all locations.
Why Kahler Automation
Crystal Valley Coop implemented Kahler Automation across its facilities to create a unified system that could support consistent operations.
By standardizing on a single platform, the cooperative enabled employees to work across multiple locations without needing to learn different systems. This approach improved collaboration and allowed the team to respond more effectively to staffing challenges.
The Results
With Kahler Automation in place, Crystal Valley Coop has created a more efficient and streamlined operation.
The system provides clear visibility into inventory and reporting, allowing many operational questions to be answered quickly through built-in reports. This has improved decision-making and reduced the time spent tracking down information.
Standardizing the system across locations has also improved workforce flexibility. Employees can move between facilities and immediately contribute without additional training, helping the cooperative manage labor shortages more effectively.
In addition, administrative processes have become more efficient. The system supports paperless workflows for work orders, loadout, and reporting, simplifying day-to-day operations.
Operational Consistency Across Locations
By implementing Kahler Automation across all facilities, Crystal Valley Coop has built a more connected and adaptable operation.
Standardized systems, improved visibility, and flexible staffing capabilities allow the cooperative to operate more efficiently while supporting continued growth.
