1. Project Name:
Bulk Hopper and Unscrambler
Current Problem(s):
Currently, when runninghalf gallon bottles,the
process requires a minimum of four temps to unload
the pallets,unload the bottles, and then orient the
bottles so they can travel to the labeler without issue.
This process is rudimentary and slow,allowinga speed
of only 110 bottles/min.
Suggested Solutions(s):
The purchaseof a bulk hopper and unscrambler would
eliminatethe need for three of the temps and also
allowto process to run at a much faster pace (~150-
175 bottles/min). The one remainingtemp would be
in charge of dumping the half gallon bottles into the
bulk hopper. The bulk hopper would also allowus to
explore our half-gallon bottlesupply options,
potentially cuttingcost and increasingtheprofit
margin.
The PACE Unscrambler comes with a depalletizer,
which could allowfor a much more efficientmethod
of unloadingthe bottles into the hopper. This could
potentially eliminatethe need for any temps to
operate the machine, requiringonly our current
forkliftdrivers as bottletransporters.
Suggested Products & Quotes:
 PACE Unscrambler with Depalletizer and Bulk Bin
- $37,500 (SMB Machinery) (Used) (As-Is Where-
Is),$42,500 (Good WorkingCondition)
 NEHHLP-72 Unscrambler - $87,110 (NEM) (New)
 Unscrambler with Bulk Hopper - $74,700 (Quim-
TrakTech-) (New)
*Does not includeshipping*
Savings/Results:
With the addition of a bulk hopper and unscrambler,it
is estimated that we can save labor costfor three
temps and also approximately 25%off of the half-
gallon runningtime, which would saveeven more in
labor costs if overtime is considered.It would also
allowflexibility in howwe receive our half-gallon
bottles, givingus freedom to pick cheaper options.
Running the half-gallon bottles ata faster, cheaper
rate would allow us to bid lower costs for half-gallon
production,allowingus to expand the business and
win contracts that we may have previously been
outbid on (Aldi,for example).
ROI Calculation:
Assumingthat we can cut three temps off of the floor
at $10/hr,
 Running 18X/year: 3 guys X 10hrs X $10/hr =
$5,400
When includinga 25%reduction in overall labor time
and a 10hr day,
 For 18X/year: $300/hr X 10hrs X .25 = $13,500
Total Savings = $19,000 (Approximately)
ROI calculation assuminga costof $50,000 and
$90,000:
 At $50,000: $50,000/$19,000 =2 years,8 months
 At $90,000: $90,000/$19,000 =4 years,9 months
*Calculationsareapproximated*