KDC Group Achieved World-Class Efficiency with Royal 4 Systems’ WISE WMS
KDC Group Manages Cold Storage Operations with Royal 4 WMS
KDC a North America’s premier fruit processing and cold storage facilities transformed complex, high-volume operations into a highly efficient, technology-driven distribution powerhouse—powered by Royal 4 Systems’ WISE Warehouse Management Software.
Located in Vineland, New Jersey, the KDC Group’s state-of-the-art fruit processing, cold storage, and repack facility was purpose-built to support the demanding import and distribution needs of William H. Kopke Jr. Inc.—one of the world’s leading fresh fruit importers.
With over 200,000 square feet, 8,000+ pallet positions, multiple temperature-controlled compartments, and 29 dock doors, this facility represents the level of operational complexity where only a truly enterprise-grade WMS can succeed.
Royal 4 Systems was selected to deliver that foundation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Challenge
Managing Scale, Speed, and Freshness—Without Compromise
KDC’s Vineland facility supports the import, storage, repacking, and distribution of:
3.5+ million boxes of citrus annually
10+ million boxes of grapes, cherries, and stone fruit
Year-round sourcing from Chile, Peru, Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Europe, and more
The operation required:
Precise inventory tracking across multiple cooler zones
Full traceability from global origin to retail delivery
High-throughput dock and yard coordination
Real-time visibility across repack, storage, and distribution
Technology that could scale with seasonal surges and global supply variability
This was not a one-size-fits-all warehouse environment—and it demanded a partner that understood cold storage at scale.
The Royal 4 Solution
A Fully Integrated Cold Storage Technology Suite
After evaluating multiple top-tier supply chain providers, KDC Group selected Royal 4 Systems to implement a fully integrated solution, including:
WISE Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Royal 4 Enterprise ERP
R4 Yard & Dock Scheduling System
Wireless infrastructure and mobile RF scanning devices
Forklift-mounted and handheld scanners
Custom labeling for retail and wholesale distribution
Together, these solutions created a single, unified platform that connects inventory, labor, docks, yards, repack operations, and outbound distribution—all in real time.
Why WISE WMS Excels in Cold Storage Environments
Built for the Realities of Temperature-Controlled Warehousing
WISE WMS delivers the depth and flexibility required for complex cold storage operations like KDC’s:
Multi-temperature inventory control across cooler compartments
Lot, origin, and traceability management for global produce sourcing
Repack and value-added service workflows
Real-time RF-driven accuracy for pallet, case, and unit handling
Dock and yard orchestration to maintain cold chain integrity
Custom labeling and compliance-ready outputs
Scalability to support peak seasons and year-round operations
This level of control ensures freshness, reduces errors, and protects product quality from dock to destination.
The Results
One of America’s Premier Fruit Processing Facilities
The collaboration between KDC Group and Royal 4 Systems resulted in:
A highly efficient, technology-driven cold storage operation
Seamless coordination between receiving, storage, repacking, and shipping
Improved inventory visibility across millions of cases annually
Faster throughput without sacrificing accuracy or freshness
A future-ready platform built to scale with global supply demands
Today, the KDC Vineland facility stands as one of the premier fruit processing and cold storage operations in the United States—and a benchmark for what’s possible with the right WMS.
“We wanted to ensure a smooth transition to the new system, so we began by focusing on outgoing orders first. Once that was up and running, we tackled inventory tracking and control. System implementation took 10 months from start to finish. We had absolutely no disruption in operations.”
“Being a food manufacturer operating on lean principles with complex distribution we required a tightly integrated system that would be able to scale out to all of our locations. We are happy with our decision I am pleased to endorse this fine organization to any company looking for supply chain services.”
