# How Taylor Logistics Solved Inefficient, Labor-Intensive Inventory Management

## Key Results

- **87% Reduction in Cycle Counting Time**
- **99% Inventory Accuracy**

### The Challenge: Inefficient, Labor-Intensive Inventory Control Processes

As a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider, Taylor Logistics operates six warehouses across the Midwest, serving industries like food & beverage, retail, healthcare, cosmetics, automotive, and renewable energy. To maintain high inventory accuracy, Taylor’s team performed manual cycle counts, requiring significant time, labor, and resources. As they continued to scale, they needed a better way to optimize inventory control, improve visibility, and reduce operational inefficiencies. Taylor began searching for an AI-driven automation solution at the ProMat 2023 conference, recognizing that traditional cycle counting methods were no longer sustainable.

### The Solution: Drone-Powered AI Inventory Management

Taylor Logistics chose Gather AI, an AI-powered autonomous drone inventory solution that:

- Eliminates manual forklift-based counting
- Scans inventory locations 15x faster than traditional methods
- Analyzes barcodes, lot codes, expiration dates, and occupancy
- Provides real-time data without WiFi, GPS, or infrastructure changes

Unlike other solutions that only operate at night, Taylor preferred a system that could function during the day—allowing warehouse teams to immediately identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.

> ‍ _"With Gather AI, we saw we would be able to identify issues in real-time and have someone go address the discrepancy."_— Grant Taylor, VP of Warehousing, Taylor Logistics

### The Results: Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Warehouses

Since implementing Gather AI in October 2023, Taylor Logistics has achieved remarkable results:

- **87% Reduction in Cycle Counting Time:** Cycle count errors are resolved in a fraction of the time, allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
- **99% Inventory Accuracy:** Inventory accuracy jumped from 97-98% to nearly 99%, minimizing stock discrepancies.
- **6 Minutes Saved Per Order → 2 Hours Saved Daily:** By eliminating unnecessary manual cycle counts, Taylor Logistics saves two hours per day across 20 orders.
- **Reduction in Labor & Equipment Costs:** The cycle counting team was reduced from three employees to one, eliminating the need for expensive material handling equipment.
- **Better Customer Experience & Market Differentiation:** Customers are actively requesting Gather AI technology for their accounts, recognizing its accuracy and efficiency benefits.

> _"If we have a customer coming on-site, the first thing I say to my team is ‘make sure that drone is running’ because the perception and security this gives our customers is extremely beneficial."_— Grant Taylor, VP of Warehousing, Taylor Logistics

### Why Taylor Logistics Chose Gather AI Over Other Solutions

- **Real-Time Issue Resolution:** Unlike systems that run at night, Gather AI operates during the day, allowing teams to fix errors instantly instead of waiting for the next cycle count.
- **Fast ROI—Only 8 Months:** Taylor Logistics calculated an ROI of just 8 months, factoring in direct labor savings and increased picking speeds.
- **Seamless Integration & Scalability:** Gather AI was deployed without warehouse layout changes or IT infrastructure updates.
- **Cutting-Edge Innovation That Attracts Customers:** The AI-driven drone system differentiates Taylor from competitors, making them a more attractive 3PL partner.

> _"Having this technology shows that we’re evolving and keeping up with the marketplace. That’s huge for our success."_— Grant Taylor, VP of Warehousing, Taylor Logistics

The Future of 3PL Warehousing is Here: For third-party logistics providers, the ability to automate inventory tracking, reduce labor dependency, and improve accuracy is no longer optional—it’s a competitive necessity.