Citi Trends
System Summary
Citi Trends is a value priced family apparel retailer with over 200 stores in the southeast, mid-Atlantic region and Texas. Citi Trends success as a value retailer has resulted in the need for an expanded distribution network to include the new distribution center located in Darlington, South Carolina.
Business Challenge
- The distribution center utilized a very manual flow through process with little on-site storage other than work-in-progress. This caused accuracy and productivity to be less than desired.
- The expansion and modification of the Darlington Distribution Center needed to meet Citi Trends growth goal of 800 retail stores.
- ASAP Automation needed to keep the current system operational while expanding and improving operations.
- The original Darlington DC was outfitted with a used conveyor system which was never properly installed or fully operational.
Key Technologies 
- Exacta Put to Light solution
- Blue Arc Engineering Pivoting Roller Conveyor Shelving and Lifts
- Hytrol Sortation: Prosort SC and Prosort 90
- Mecalux and Interlake Rack
- Accusort Scanners
- BMH Controls Conveyor Control System
- Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management System
Results
ASAP reworked/configured approximately 6,108 feet of existing conveyor, and installed/integrated approximately 4,389 feet of used conveyor to reduce Citi Trends costs. System design rates were exceeded for both the pack sorter and the shipping sorter. Citi Trends is currently experiencing increased efficiency and improved ergonomics. The project was completed on-time and under budget without disrupting Citi Trends seasonal operations.
