For many manufacturers, warehouse inefficiencies aren’t just frustrating, they’re costly. Slow picking, cluttered storage, and disorganized inventory can make it nearly impossible to keep pace with customer expectations.

That’s exactly the challenge Stealth Products faced. As a leader in rehab mobility solutions with a same-day shipping guarantee, their warehouse operations were under serious pressure. 

With over 100 employees, a global distributor network in 22 countries, Stealth’s growth had outpaced its existing warehouse setup. Low racks, stacked bins, and scattered storage made picking slow, disorganized, and labor-intensive. Workers spent more time walking aisles than fulfilling orders, making it difficult to keep up with tight deadlines.

Enter Streamline-It, the systems integrator that helped transform their operations.

The Challenge: Fast Growth Meets Operational Bottlenecks

Stealth Products’ commitment to same-day shipping made efficiency non-negotiable. But their warehouse setup presented major hurdles:

• Inefficient space utilization – 25-foot ceilings went unused as products sat in bins stacked three high on low racks.
  
• Disorganized inventory – Items were spread across multiple zones, slowing down pick times.
  
• Cluttered picking process – Employees wasted valuable minutes walking between racks instead of fulfilling orders.
  

The result? Difficulty keeping up with customer demand and no scalable solution for growth.

The Turning Point: Partnering with Streamline-It

Recognizing the need for a smarter system, Stealth Products partnered with Streamline-It to reimagine their warehouse. StreamlineIT recommended and implemented the Ferretto Vertical Lift Module (VLM), a centralized, automated picking solution that turned inefficiency into a competitive advantage.

With Streamline-It guiding the integration, the new system delivered:

• Maximized space utilization – Compact 158.26 ft² footprint leveraging vertical storage.
  
• Streamlined picking process – Fast tray delivery in under 48 seconds, reducing worker movement.
  
• Centralized organization – High-demand SKUs stored logically and accessed effortlessly.
  
• Scalable design – Built to grow with Stealth Products’ expanding product line.
  
• Workflow optimization – Freed up valuable floor space for staging, packing, and assembly.
  

The Results: Speed, Efficiency, and Scalability

Thanks to Streamline-It’s integration of the Ferretto VLM, Stealth Products achieved results that manufacturers across industries can learn from:

• Faster fulfillment – Same-day shipping is now consistently met.
  
• Improved productivity – Workers pick smarter, not harder.
  
• Optimized footprint – Expanded storage without expanding the building.
  
• Future-ready scalability – A system designed to grow with demand.
  

What You Can Learn from Stealth’s Success

If your warehouse feels maxed out or your team struggles to keep up with orders, consider these takeaways:

1. Evaluate your vertical space – Chances are, you’re not using it effectively.
   
2. Centralize fast-moving inventory – Keep your highest-demand products close at hand.
   
3. Invest in automation strategically – Start where the ROI is clearest, like order fulfillment speed.
   
4. Partner with experts – An experienced systems integrator can ensure your solution is the right fit.
   

Ready to Streamline Your Warehouse?

Stealth Products proved that with the right partner, operational bottlenecks can turn into growth opportunities. Streamline-It has the expertise to assess, recommend, and implement warehouse automation solutions tailored to your needs.

Connect with us today to schedule a site assessment and discover how smarter automation can unlock efficiency, scalability, and speed in your operations.