Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/27/2010 -- ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

Material Handling Leader ISG uses simulation as a tool to generate a layout and build a system overview. Simulation benefits include:

- Verify System Capacity
- Identify Potential Bottlenecks
- Improve Labor Utilization
- Test Performance Limits
- Reduce Investment Risk

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/26/2010 -- ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

The ISG team has an average 22 years of experience, per associate, in the material handling industry. Being creative, forward thinking, and thorough, gives the Integrated Systems Group team an edge over the competition to produce cost effective, innovative designs and concepts. ISG's experience has spanned the following industries:

- Grocery
- Music
- Publishing
- Automotive
- Pool and Spa Supply
- Fire and Sprinkler Supply
- Hardware
- Science and Educational Supply
- Beverage
- Direct Marketing

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/26/2010 -- ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

According to Armando Tellez, Asst. Vice-President of Distribution Services for West Marine, Inc., "We have confidence in letting ISG handle our projects because of their thoroughness, demonstrated competence, and commitment to us. There is no question on who is doing, or will do the work. I know they have it handled."

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Integrated Systems Group Improves Transportation Management Services and Fleet Services of LOGIC Consulting

Sparta, MI-- (SBWIRE) -- 08/24/2010 -- ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

Now through a strategic partnership with LOGIC Consulting, ISG can offer Transportation Management Services along with comprehensive fleet services, overall shipping solutions and supply chain reviews. This can benefit both the Receive and Ship aspects of your business. ISG and LOGIC can review your transportation needs, and together we can create process maps, and implement functional measurements to detail the results. We bring an unbiased look at your needs that you might not get from internal reviews. Together, with LOGIC, ISG can now recommend the optimal transportation solutions for your business along with our other Supply Chain, Warehousing and Distribution expertise.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

Integrated System Group has led the industry with our expertise and abilities to review all aspects of the Supply Chain from Receive to Put-away to Ship and all of the steps in between including analyzing and optimizing SKU movements. ISG has also integrated many types of equipment from rack to complex conveyor sortation systems.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

Material Handling Leader ISG uses simulation as a tool to generate a layout and build a system overview. Simulation benefits include:
- Verify System Capacity
- Identify Potential Bottlenecks
- Improve Labor Utilization
- Test Performance Limits
- Reduce Investment Risk

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/19/2010 -- ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Jerry Grochowski, Vice-President of Operations for Hal Leonard Corporation, "It is hard to believe it has been almost two years that our new facility has been online and we are extremely happy with its performance. We appreciate the outstanding collaboration between ISG and our staff during the design phases and their accessibility and knowledgeable insight of the product. With their help and guidance we selected the right material handling technologies without over-engineering the project, thus saving us money and allowing us to be within our budget. Their flexibility, communication, and responsible coordination with vendors and suppliers made it possible for us to hit our critical start date."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/19/2010 -- ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The ISG team has an average 22 years of experience, per associate, in the material handling industry. Being creative, forward thinking, and thorough, gives the Integrated Systems Group team an edge over the competition to produce cost effective, innovative designs and concepts. ISG's experience has spanned the following industries:

- Grocery
- Music
- Publishing
- Automotive
- Pool and Spa Supply
- Fire and Sprinkler Supply
- Hardware
- Science and Educational Supply
- Beverage
- Direct Marketing

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

According to Armando Tellez, Asst. Vice-President of Distribution Services for West Marine, Inc., "We have confidence in letting ISG handle our projects because of their thoroughness, demonstrated competence, and commitment to us. There is no question on who is doing, or will do the work. I know they have it handled."

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/17/2010 -- Now through a strategic partnership with LOGIC Consulting, ISG can offer Transportation Management Services along with comprehensive fleet services, overall shipping solutions and supply chain reviews. This can benefit both the Receive and Ship aspects of your business. ISG and LOGIC can review your transportation needs, and together we can create process maps, and implement functional measurements to detail the results. We bring an unbiased look at your needs that you might not get from internal reviews. Together, with LOGIC, ISG can now recommend the optimal transportation solutions for your business along with our other Supply Chain, Warehousing and Distribution expertise.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

Integrated System Group has led the industry with our expertise and abilities to review all aspects of the Supply Chain from Receive to Put-away to Ship and all of the steps in between including analyzing and optimizing SKU movements. ISG has also integrated many types of equipment from rack to complex conveyor sortation systems.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

ISG Profiled in Food and Beverage Journal Regarding Material Handing Solutions for Distribution Centers

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/13/2010 -- ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

In the current issue of The Food and Beverage Journal, manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiled how ISG helped Hy-Vee with an effective material handling solution.

Hy-Vee is a touchstone for Midwest consumers' desire for information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company's distribution operations are based in Chariton, Iowa, where there are more than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space. Another large distribution center, encompassing 650,000 square feet of space for dry food products and general merchandise, is located in Cherokee, Iowa.

Recently, Hy-Vee was expanding the Cherokee facility and according to Tod Hockenson, VP of Distribution, "We contacted several rack suppliers and the project was awarded to Integrated Systems Group (ISG) based on price, expertise, and past customer service. Challenges...cost, functional design, timing of installation with other building contractors, product durability and compatibility of new equipment with our existing facility were all considerations."

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "Due to Hy-Vee's continuing growth in their marketplace and desire to better service their company owned stores, they needed to maximize available cube utilization in the new dry grocery addition. ISG provided carton flow racks for each picking of medium movers over the dock area (which is typically dead space) for space utilization along with over the dock empty pallet storage locations. They needed an installation based on an accelerated time schedule, on time and under budget, while providing storage systems that would stand the test of time."

Hockenson said that, "During the bidding process we had each suppler present their products and services. After reviewing everything...the clear leader was ISG because of their very knowledgeable staff that is flexible and truly cares about their customers. From start to finish, ISG took about eight months, provided an excellent finished product, ahead of schedule and under budget."

Bastic said that, "The design of the Hy-Vee facility was to optimize storage capacity, worked in concert with the building architect on optimal building column spacing. Racking systems with features to insure the long-term life of the racking systems, protecting the racking investment specific to potential impact from lift equipment by specially designed racking uprights and unique end of aisle guarding."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

ISG and Logic Consulting offer Transportation Management Services and Fleet Services

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/12/2010 -- Integrated System Group has led the industry with our expertise and abilities to review all aspects of the Supply Chain from Receive to Put-away to Ship and all of the steps in between including analyzing and optimizing SKU movements. ISG has also integrated many types of equipment from rack to complex conveyor sortation systems.

Now through a strategic partnership with LOGIC Consulting, ISG can offer Transportation Management Services along with comprehensive fleet services, overall shipping solutions and supply chain reviews.

This can benefit both the Receive and Ship aspects of your business. ISG and LOGIC can review your transportation needs, and together we can create process maps, and implement functional measurements to detail the results. We bring an unbiased look at your needs that you might not get from internal reviews. Together, with LOGIC, ISG can now recommend the optimal transportation solutions for your business along with our other Supply Chain, Warehousing and Distribution expertise.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2010 -- The ISG team has an average 22 years of experience, per associate, in the material handling industry. Being creative, forward thinking, and thorough, gives the Integrated Systems Group team an edge over the competition to produce cost effective, innovative designs and concepts. ISG's experience has spanned the following industries:

- Grocery
- Music
- Publishing
- Automotive
- Pool and Spa Supply
- Fire and Sprinkler Supply
- Hardware
- Science and Educational Supply
- Beverage
- Direct Marketing

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies,

Automatic Labeling applications and many more.
ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

According to Jerry Grochowski, Vice-President of Operations for Hal Leonard Corporation, "It is hard to believe it has been almost two years that our new facility has been online and we are extremely happy with its performance. We appreciate the outstanding collaboration between ISG and our staff during the design phases and their accessibility and knowledgeable insight of the product. With their help and guidance we selected the right material handling technologies without over-engineering the project, thus saving us money and allowing us to be within our budget. Their flexibility, communication, and responsible coordination with vendors and suppliers made it possible for us to hit our critical start date."

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/06/2010 -- According to Armando Tellez, Asst. Vice-President of Distribution Services for West Marine, Inc., "We have confidence in letting ISG handle our projects because of their thoroughness, demonstrated competence, and commitment to us. There is no question on who is doing, or will do the work. I know they have it handled."

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/06/2010 -- In the current issue of The Food and Beverage Journal, manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiled how ISG helped Hy-Vee with an effective material handling solution.

Hy-Vee is a touchstone for Midwest consumers' desire for information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company's distribution operations are based in Chariton, Iowa, where there are more than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space. Another large distribution center, encompassing 650,000 square feet of space for dry food products and general merchandise, is located in Cherokee, Iowa.

Recently, Hy-Vee was expanding the Cherokee facility and according to Tod Hockenson, VP of Distribution, "We contacted several rack suppliers and the project was awarded to Integrated Systems Group (ISG) based on price, expertise, and past customer service. Challenges...cost, functional design, timing of installation with other building contractors, product durability and compatibility of new equipment with our existing facility were all considerations."

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "Due to Hy-Vee's continuing growth in their marketplace and desire to better service their company owned stores, they needed to maximize available cube utilization in the new dry grocery addition. ISG provided carton flow racks for each picking of medium movers over the dock area (which is typically dead space) for space utilization along with over the dock empty pallet storage locations. They needed an installation based on an accelerated time schedule, on time and under budget, while providing storage systems that would stand the test of time."

Hockenson said that, "During the bidding process we had each suppler present their products and services. After reviewing everything...the clear leader was ISG because of their very knowledgeable staff that is flexible and truly cares about their customers. From start to finish, ISG took about eight months, provided an excellent finished product, ahead of schedule and under budget."

Bastic said that, "The design of the Hy-Vee facility was to optimize storage capacity, worked in concert with the building architect on optimal building column spacing. Racking systems with features to insure the long-term life of the racking systems, protecting the racking investment specific to potential impact from lift equipment by specially designed racking uprights and unique end of aisle guarding."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/29/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

In the current issue of Tag44, Food and Beverage newsletter, manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiled how Integrated Systems Group (ISG) helped Hy-Vee with an effective material handling solution.

Hy-Vee is a touchstone for Midwest consumers' desire for information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company's distribution operations are based in Chariton, Iowa, where there are more than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space. Another large distribution center, encompassing 650,000 square feet of space for dry food products and general merchandise, is located in Cherokee, Iowa.

Recently, Hy-Vee was expanding the Cherokee facility and according to Tod Hockenson, VP of Distribution, "We contacted several rack suppliers and the project was awarded to Integrated Systems Group (ISG) based on price, expertise, and past customer service. Challenges...cost, functional design, timing of installation with other building contractors, product durability and compatibility of new equipment with our existing facility were all considerations."

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "Due to Hy-Vee's continuing growth in their marketplace and desire to better service their company owned stores, they needed to maximize available cube utilization in the new dry grocery addition. ISG provided carton flow racks for each picking of medium movers over the dock area (which is typically dead space) for space utilization along with over the dock empty pallet storage locations. They needed an installation based on an accelerated time schedule, on time and under budget, while providing storage systems that would stand the test of time."

Hockenson said that, "During the bidding process we had each suppler present their products and services. After reviewing everything...the clear leader was ISG because of their very knowledgeable staff that is flexible and truly cares about their customers. From start to finish, ISG took about eight months, provided an excellent finished product, ahead of schedule and under budget."

Bastic said that, "The design of the Hy-Vee facility was to optimize storage capacity, worked in concert with the building architect on optimal building column spacing. Racking systems with features to insure the long-term life of the racking systems, protecting the racking investment specific to potential impact from lift equipment by specially designed racking uprights and unique end of aisle guarding."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Family Christian Stores, Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Material Handling Solution for Distribution Center for Hy-Vee Achieved in Eight Months With Help from Integrated Systems Group

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/29/2010 -- Hy-Vee is a touchstone for Midwest consumers' desire for information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company's distribution operations are based in Chariton, Iowa, where there are more than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space. Another large distribution center, encompassing 650,000 square feet of space for dry food products and general merchandise, is located in Cherokee, Iowa.

Recently, Hy-Vee was expanding the Cherokee facility and according to Tod Hockenson, VP of Distribution, "We contacted several rack suppliers and the project was awarded to Integrated Systems Group (ISG) based on price, expertise, and past customer service. Challenges...cost, functional design, timing of installation with other building contractors, product durability and compatibility of new equipment with our existing facility were all considerations."

In the current issue of The Food and Beverage Journal, manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiled how ISG helped Hy-Vee with an effective material handling solution.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "Due to Hy-Vee's continuing growth in their marketplace and desire to better service their company owned stores, they needed to maximize available cube utilization in the new dry grocery addition. ISG provided carton flow racks for each picking of medium movers over the dock area (which is typically dead space) for space utilization along with over the dock empty pallet storage locations. They needed an installation based on an accelerated time schedule, on time and under budget, while providing storage systems that would stand the test of time."

Hockenson said that, "During the bidding process we had each suppler present their products and services. After reviewing everything...the clear leader was ISG because of their very knowledgeable staff that is flexible and truly cares about their customers. From start to finish, ISG took about eight months, provided an excellent finished product, ahead of schedule and under budget."

Bastic said that, "The design of the Hy-Vee facility was to optimize storage capacity, worked in concert with the building architect on optimal building column spacing. Racking systems with features to insure the long-term life of the racking systems, protecting the racking investment specific to potential impact from lift equipment by specially designed racking uprights and unique end of aisle guarding."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.
ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Family Christian Stores, Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Material Handling Solution for Hal Leonard Corp. Distribution Center Achieved With Help from Integrated Systems Group

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/27/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Jerry Grochowski, Vice-President of Operations for Hal Leonard Corporation, "It is hard to believe it has been almost two years that our new facility has been online and we are extremely happy with its performance. We appreciate the outstanding collaboration between ISG and our staff during the design phases and their accessibility and knowledgeable insight of the product. With their help and guidance we selected the right material handling technologies without over-engineering the project, thus saving us money and allowing us to be within our budget. Their flexibility, communication, and responsible coordination with vendors and suppliers made it possible for us to hit our critical start date."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Family Christian Stores, Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Joel Bos of Integrated Systems Group Interviewed by Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler for Business Excellence Magazine

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/26/2010 -- A GAP analysis of the software can be conducted once the information above is gathered. The gap analysis is a critical tool that helps a distribution center to compare its actual performance with its potential performance. At its core are two questions: "Where are we?" and "Where do we want to be?"

The specific benefits of a GAP analysis in the distribution center environment is a visual comparison of present day software capabilities versus what is needed to drive the warehouse and operations designed and discussed above. This GAP analysis is designed to look at stream-lining the operations with a consolidated software package or automated pick system.

Manufacturing journalist TR Cutler recently profiled the extraordinary accomplishments of Integrated Systems Group in the July issue of Business Excellence magazine.

The most common areas of quality failure in a distribution center and manufacturing material handling process are related to communication, documentation and budget.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG) utilizes a documented process and according to Engineering Manager, Joel Bos, "It is imperative that the software requirement, as well as the deliverable, be documented thoroughly. This insures that the customer's wants versus needs are identified and expectations met. The result is a clear picture for both parties to understand. It takes due diligence during the design cycle to ensure that all of the needs are documented upfront and a future growth plan is in place. If shortcuts are made quality problems will ensue."

Documentation Required for Updating a Distribution Center
This is not ISO 9001, nor is it a Six Sigma project. The best documentation to ensure quality when updated a distribution center starts out with a thorough analysis of the client's item master and existing operational processes; this is followed up with an equipment, software and process analysis. Bos insists, "Close attention is given to the operators and interviews are conducted to identify problems or short-comings in the existing processes. It is critical to work with the client to determine future growth and other business rules."

The entire warehouse process must be flow-charted and thoroughly documented. In most cases there is planned growth for the business. Other factors can also include planned SKU growth, merges and consolidations. Bos explains, "These items are analyzed and plugged into the ISG software certain outcomes are derived. We can take a look a how processes can be improved and what the size of the projected building should be to conduct the level of business desired. ISG also compares the present day operation to industry standards and draws conclusions for correction as well."

Next Step: A GAP Analysis

Bos has seen some remarkable impacts from the GAP analysis, noting, "In some cases we can suggest designs that reduce picking and packing staff by 60% and at the same time increase throughput 30-40%, simply by designing the right equipment into the warehouse and optimizing the layout and properly slotting the SKUs."

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/23/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group was able to help transform Family Christian Stores with an 80,000 square foot Distribution Center, for Christian Book Retailer with over 350 Stores Nationwide, consisting of…

Broken Case Order Selection, Packing, and Shipping System
Two (2) Order Selection Modules, floor level with reserve storage
Two (2) Bin Shelving Modules, floor level with future second level
Order selection and packing conveyor system
Trash Handling conveyor system
Packing and quality assurance stations
Automatic High Speed Media Dispenser
Four (4) Automatic Print and Apply machines
UPS shipping lanes with powered trailer loaders
Pallet racking with approximately 2,600 locations

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

According to Gene Pryor, VP at the time of the implementation, "We were in the process of changing our business model at Family Christian Stores from a predominantly vendor direct model to a centralized distribution model. We needed help to create the "right plan", along with the necessary hardware/software to make it happen. We were starting at "ground zero" and needed a transition plan to take us from virtually no centralized distribution to a state today, which represents greater than 60% of the goods movement through the Grand Rapids facility."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

"ISG is not in it to just sell handling systems & "things". They are genuinely interested in their clients' vision and set a short, mid and long term strategy. Despite FCS working with other consultants before and after, the original plan we made is still alive today. It was modular in concept and design, allowing for flexible and cost effective implementation," concluded Pryor.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Family Christian Stores, Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/23/2010 -- Hy-Vee is a touchstone for Midwest consumers' desire for information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company's distribution operations are based in Chariton, Iowa, where there are more than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space. Another large distribution center, encompassing 650,000 square feet of space for dry food products and general merchandise, is located in Cherokee, Iowa.

Recently, Hy-Vee was expanding the Cherokee facility and according to Tod Hockenson, VP of Distribution, "We contacted several rack suppliers and the project was awarded to Integrated Systems Group (ISG) based on price, expertise, and past customer service. Challenges...cost, functional design, timing of installation with other building contractors, product durability and compatibility of new equipment with our existing facility were all considerations."

In the current issue of Tag44, Food and Beverage newsletter, manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiled how ISG helped Hy-Vee with an effective material handling solution.

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "Due to Hy-Vee's continuing growth in their marketplace and desire to better service their company owned stores, they needed to maximize available cube utilization in the new dry grocery addition. ISG provided carton flow racks for each picking of medium movers over the dock area (which is typically dead space) for space utilization along with over the dock empty pallet storage locations. They needed an installation based on an accelerated time schedule, on time and under budget, while providing storage systems that would stand the test of time."

Hockenson said that, "During the bidding process we had each suppler present their products and services. After reviewing everything...the clear leader was ISG because of their very knowledgeable staff that is flexible and truly cares about their customers. From start to finish, ISG took about eight months, provided an excellent finished product, ahead of schedule and under budget."

Bastic said that, "The design of the Hy-Vee facility was to optimize storage capacity, worked in concert with the building architect on optimal building column spacing.

Racking systems with features to insure the long-term life of the racking systems, protecting the racking investment specific to potential impact from lift equipment by specially designed racking uprights and unique end of aisle guarding."

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements.

This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Family Christian Stores, Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/22/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

Hy-Vee is a touchstone for Midwest consumers' desire for information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. Hy-Vee was expanding the Cherokee, Iowa facility recently and according to Tod Hockenson, Vice-President of Distribution, "We contacted several rack suppliers and the project was awarded to Integrated Systems Group (ISG) based on price, expertise, and past customer service. Challenges…cost, functional design, timing of installation with other building contractors, product durability and compatibility of new equipment with our existing facility were all considerations."

Manufacturing journalist TR Cutler recently profiled the extraordinary accomplishment of Integrated Systems Group in transforming one of the distribution centers of Hy-Vee. The feature article was published in the current issue of Manufacturing & Supply Chain News by WTG Expert.

The company's distribution operations are based in Chariton, Iowa, where there are more than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space. Another large distribution center, encompassing 650,000 square feet of space for dry food products and general merchandise, is located in Cherokee, Iowa.

Hockenson said, "Hy-Vee's productivity is up about 10 percent and we increased our storage capacity by about 50 percent with this new addition."

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "Due to Hy-Vee's continuing growth in their marketplace and desire to better service their company owned stores, they needed to maximize available cube utilization in the new dry grocery addition. ISG provided carton flow racks for each picking of medium movers over the dock area (which is typically dead space) for space utilization along with over the dock empty pallet storage locations. They needed an installation based on an accelerated time schedule, on time and under budget, while providing storage systems that would stand the test of time."

Bastic said that, "The design of the Hy-Vee facility was to optimize storage capacity, worked in concert with the building architect on optimal building column spacing. Racking systems with features to insure the long-term life of the racking systems, protecting the racking investment specific to potential impact from lift equipment by specially designed racking uprights and unique end of aisle guarding."

Bastic reported that "ISG worked hand-in-glove with our parent company, Speedrack Products Group, on a unique rack design that would provide long term strength and impact resistance. While protecting the racking we also are protecting the Hy-Vee grocery products in the racks as compared to occasionally used offset rack frames, which keep the rack frame away from the aisle but expose the product in the rack to potential impact and damage. ISG/Speedrack's design protects both the product and the racking for a lower cost per frames than off set type upright frames. The rack frames were designed to be 44? deep vs. more conventional 42? to better protect the in-rack product and keep very narrow aisles to a minimum."

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2010 -- Bastic reported that "ISG worked hand-in-glove with our parent company, Speedrack Products Group, on a unique rack design that would provide long term strength and impact resistance. While protecting the racking we also are protecting the Hy-Vee grocery products in the racks as compared to occasionally used offset rack frames, which keep the rack frame away from the aisle but expose the product in the rack to potential impact and damage. ISG/Speedrack's design protects both the product and the racking for a lower cost per frames than off set type upright frames. The rack frames were designed to be 44? deep vs. more conventional 42? to better protect the in-rack product and keep very narrow aisles to a minimum."

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is part of a company with decades of material handling experience. One of the largest companies in the industry, ISG enjoys a very strong financial position. Forward thinking engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet specific needs every time.

ISG utilizes a proprietary step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of current warehouse and distribution center operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This unique and thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts.

The results from the ISG GAP Analysis are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. Selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications. Some of the solutions may include Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

ISG has a wide range of industry leading clients including Hal Leonard Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Family Christian Stores, Fender Musical Instruments, Inc, and Husqvarna. From musical instruments to bookstores to food warehouses, ISG is the leading consultancy for achieving effective distribution center and warehouse planning, design, and cost-effective material handling systems.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

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Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/19/2010 -- Material Handling Leader ISG uses simulation as a tool to generate a layout and build a system overview. Simulation benefits include:

- Verify System Capacity
- Identify Potential Bottlenecks
- Improve Labor Utilization
- Test Performance Limits
- Reduce Investment Risk

Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

According to Tim Bastic, Vice-President of ISG, "We follow a meticulous step-by-step process that starts with a complete analysis of a client's current operations and end objectives. Time is spent to determine what operational enhancements and technologies are needed to frame the system configuration for present and future distribution requirements. This thorough analysis guards against false starts and the ill-timed development of budget-wasting, non-functional system concepts."

ISG knows that no two projects are alike. The results are system designs, implementations, technology and project management strategies specifically based on short and long term objectives. While there is enough technology in the industry to move the world, ISG will only design and implement applications that will help achieve clients' objectives.

The results are selecting the right technology to ensure the best fit, best results and least amount of investment. Without pre-conceived ideas, ISG chooses from an almost endless list of applications from Conveyor and Sortation, Voice, RF and Pick-To-Light, Batch and Cluster Picking Methodologies, Warehouse Control Software, Barcode and RFID Scanning, Carousels, Cubing Software, Weight Technologies, Automatic Labeling applications and many more.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

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Sparta, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/19/2010 -- Integrated Systems Group (ISG), http://www.integratedsysgroup.com, a division of Speedrack Products Group Ltd., is an integral part of a company with decades of material handling experience. It is one of the largest companies in the industry and enjoys a very strong financial position. ISG's "forward thinking" engineering, design, and project management staff make it possible to design, develop, and deliver highly functional and cost-effective quality material handling systems to meet client's specific needs every time.

Tim Bastic, Vice President of ISG, noted, "Integrated Systems Group is pleased to have a long term partnership with QC Software. Through the synergies of our two firms we have provided positive and quantifiable results to our customers, resulting in improved operating efficiencies and accuracies. Through innovative, "out of the box" concepts and products, QC Software continues to offer ISG an expanded product line and service offering. QC Software's ability to provide software solutions that fill the smaller requirements as well as full blown Warehouse Control Systems places us in a unique position to better serve our customer's and provide meaningful results. During uncertain economic conditions the ability to provide cost effective material handling systems and solutions, that will generate an accelerated return on investment, becomes of paramount importance. We look forward to future opportunities with our partners QC Software."

Rich Hite, President of QC Software was equally pleased with the partnership with ISG, commenting, "Integrated Systems Group has been our partner for many years. They have the expertise and experience to consistently provide innovative, reliable and cost-effective solutions. ISG is responsive to the customer's needs and works hard to find solutions to difficult problems. It has been a pleasure to work with them."

The WCS solutions provided by QC Software enables companies to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry ensuring increased corporate profitability.

Integrated Systems Group
http://www.integratedsysgroup.com
Joel Bos
isgsales@speedrack.net
800-752-7352

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