With more than 76 million cats, 62 million dogs, and 9 million aquarium owners, Americans love pets. Over the past 45 years, Petco Animal Supplies has built a national brand as the place where pets and their owners go, helping more animals to live long and happy lives. Today, the San Diego-based retailer has a footprint in all 50 states, with more than 1,000 stores and a growing e-commerce business. To support the company's growth, Petco partnered with a supplier (TGW Systems, www.tgwsystems. com) to design and implement the materials handling system in its new 506,000-square-foot distribution center in Braselton, Ga. The facility, which went live in June 2008, services 237 stores in 13 states in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. According to Mike Fernstrom, director of DC operations, the new Southeast location, coupled with the capabilities of the new system, has allowed Petco to reduce its handling costs, bolster its green transportation initiatives, and strengthen its overall distribution network—all while providing room to grow.
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