Understanding Pick and Pack Operations in Cold Storage

Efficient order fulfillment is crucial in the cold storage and logistics industry. One of the most effective methods used to streamline distribution is pick and pack operations. This process ensures that goods are selected, packaged, and shipped quickly and accurately, making it a key service for businesses dealing with perishable and frozen products.

Interstate Cold Storage (ICS), a leading provider of cold storage warehousing, has invested in six state-of-the-art lift trucks aimed at streamlining processes and to boost warehouse efficiency at its Columbus II facility. The company also invested in two lift trucks earlier this year at ICS’ Columbus I facility. 

In the cold storage industry, maintaining the right environment is crucial for preserving the quality and safety of perishable goods. From meat to dairy and frozen foods, every product has specific cold storage requirements to prevent spoilage, retain nutritional value, and meet regulatory standards. Interstate Cold Storage (ICS) is committed to meeting and exceeding these requirements, ensuring that products are stored in ideal conditions from the moment they enter our facilities.

Frozen foods are an important staple in modern diets due to their convenience, long shelf life, and nutritional value. Quick freezing solutions preserve nutrients and quality, reducing waste by allowing foods to be harvested in-season and consumed at peak freshness, year-round. Cold storage facilities maintain the temperature of these frozen foods, playing a critical role in maintaining the quality and safety of these foods from harvest to the dining table.

In the realm of cold storage, technological innovation is paramount to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Interstate Cold Storage is at the forefront of this revolution, incorporating advanced technology into every facet of our operations. Here's a closer look at how we leverage cutting-edge systems to provide superior service to our clients.

When you deal with perishable goods, your profitability depends on not only preserving your inventory at optimal condition, but also keeping track of your stored items to reduce waste.

Whether your products are food, pharmaceutical, floral, chemical, research-related, or any other non-stable inventory, having a cold storage partner who understands and can accommodate cold chain logistics directly impacts your bottom line.

At Interstate Cold Storage, our family-owned refrigerated warehousing provide unparalleled support for a wide range of industries and products.

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Efficient cold storage management is the key to maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods, conserving energy, minimizing waste, maximizing profit, and ensuring timely deliveries. Predicting and understanding lead times is an important part of this process. But what are lead times? Why do they matter? And how can they affect cold storage management?

When it comes to cold storage warehouse operations, there are two important things that have the biggest effect on your profit potential — how much product you have on hand and how quickly you can package and ship it.

In the heart of the Mid-West, a family-owned business has been making waves in the cold storage, shipping, and distribution industry for over three decades. Interstate Cold Storage, founded by Vincent Tippmann in 1973, has grown to become a trusted leader in the field. This blog post explores the roots of this family-owned enterprise, its commitment to excellence, and the values that drive its success.

New equipment purchase for ICS. Interstate Cold Storage (ICS), a premier provider of temperature-controlled warehousing solutions, is taking a substantial step to enhance operational efficiency by integrating two state-of-the-art reach trucks into its Columbus II facility in Columbus, Ohio. According to Charles Betts, ICS national sales manager, these new additions will streamline and optimize warehousing and logistics processes.