Petco Kibble Refill Station Project
Petco embarked on a comprehensive decommissioning initiative to remove its Kibble Refill Stations (KRS) from 90 stores across California, Colorado, Texas, and Florida. The goal was to streamline the store layouts by removing underperforming and redundant systems, enhancing operational efficiency without impacting daily store activities. The project had to be executed during operating hours, minimizing disruptions, and was bound by a strict 30-day timeline.
Challenge:
Logistics: Managing material deliveries across multiple sites in four states required precise scheduling to ensure timely arrivals.
Time Constraints: The project required completing the work in a two-hour window at each store without affecting store operations.
Communication: Ensuring real-time updates and troubleshooting for any issues that arose on-site.
Solution:
Coordinated with Andrews Cooper (AC) to follow detailed instructions for the KRS removal process.
The Barranco team handled each store’s removal process, including disassembling, panel removal, and scale management within the allocated two-hour window.
The project was divided into manageable segments with staggered deliveries to ensure each site received the necessary materials.
Ongoing communication with the project lead ensured timely resolution of any issues.
Results:
The KRS units were successfully removed from all 90 stores within the 30-day timeline.
Minimal disruption to store operations, allowing the stores to continue serving customers without interruption.
All components and anchors were safely removed, and the stores were prepared for future use.
Petco achieved a streamlined store layout and enhanced operational efficiency while maintaining a positive customer experience.
Conclusion:
The KRS Decommission Project illustrates how meticulous planning and execution can overcome logistical and time constraints in large-scale retail operations. Through Barranco’s leadership and attention to detail, Petco was able to meet its operational goals efficiently, leaving stores ready for future developments.