Case Study – 20% More Uptime with the Lithium Harris Traction Pack™

 

How One Distribution Center Transformed Productivity with the Harris Battery Company Lithium Solution

Downtime is the unspoken enemy of every busy distribution center. With tight schedules, demanding customers, and constant operations, even a small hiccup in equipment performance can ripple into costly delays. For one distribution center, reliance on aging lead-acid batteries was the bottleneck holding their productivity hostage. That is, until they made the switch to the Harris Battery Company Lithium Traction Pack™.

By upgrading their fleet of electric pallet jacks, they saw immediate, measurable improvements in performance, reduced costs, and crew satisfaction. This case study unveils the challenges they faced and the game-changing impact Harris Battery delivered. For procurement teams and operations managers, this is the story of how the right power source can revolutionize daily operations.

The Challenge: Cut Downtime, Improve Productivity

The warehouse in question was dealing with all-too-common consequences of aging lead-acid batteries:

• Frequent mid-shift battery swaps were eating into productivity, forcing employees to spend valuable minutes replacing and charging batteries instead of hitting fulfillment quotas.
• Maintenance headaches from weekly watering and regular equalization added complexity and costs to fleet management.
• Short run-times meant batteries couldn’t withstand the strain of long shifts in a busy environment.
• Unplanned repairs due to underperforming batteries kept adding to the budget drain.

For the operations manager, it was clear that change was needed. The goal? A solution that could extend run-times, streamline maintenance, and eliminate disruption.

Enter the Harris Battery Lithium Traction Pack™, an advanced, maintenance-free power source built to meet the needs of demanding material handling operations.

The Solution: Lithium Delivers Results

After analyzing their key pain points, the decision was made to retrofit their existing fleet of electric pallet jacks with the Harris Battery Lithium Traction Packs™. The results?

• 20% Boost in Uptime 

The lithium packs delivered significantly longer run-times, allowing the facility to complete multiple shifts without recharging. This eliminated the need for mid-shift disruptions.

• 25% Reduction in Maintenance Costs 

Maintenance was drastically reduced, with no more watering or battery contamination issues to manage. The maintenance crew could focus on more value-driven tasks instead of reactive fixes.

• No More Mid-Shift Swaps 

Operators loved the improvement. The lithium packs could last an entire shift without needing replacements, meaning uninterrupted workflows and happier, less-stressed staff.

These measurable outcomes proved that the Harris Battery Lithium Traction Pack™ wasn’t just an upgrade; it was a transformational shift in how this warehouse operated.

Why Procurement Teams and Ops Managers Should Care

What makes this case study especially relevant to you? The challenges faced by this warehouse aren’t unique. Across industries, old lead-acid batteries are slowing down operations, wasting time on unnecessary maintenance, and costing companies in labor and productivity losses.

Switching to Lithium isn’t just a technological improvement; it’s an operational advantage. Here’s what sets it apart for facilities like yours:

• Maintenance-Free Efficiency
• Longer Battery Life
• Seamless Integration
• Happier Operators

If boosting uptime and cutting costs sound like essential priorities for your facility, it might be time to rethink your battery strategy.

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Harris Battery Company has been solving industrial power challenges for over 46 years. From customized OEM solutions to lithium upgrades, we’re powering what’s next for the material handling industry.