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Retail |
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Sporting goods |
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| Impressed by Allen Field's strong management skills and reputation as an end-to-end manufacturing industry solution, a large sporting goods retailer came to Allen Field to design a specialized, high quality sock hanger. The Frame Hanger, which Allen Field designed and developed, would enable the retailer to display socks free from the plastic bag, allowing customers the freedom to look at and feel products easily. |
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Allen Field broadened its customer's business scope to an international level through its ability to manufacture the Frame Hanger not only in North America, but in Asia as well. |
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Allen Field developed a prototype on spec so the customer could make an informed decision about working with and trusting Allen Field, as well as experience the superior work that is put into each product created and the attention that is given to deadlines and budgets. |
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| Unique features |
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Custom-designed |
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Global reach |
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Ease of display |
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Freedom to touch product |
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| Through an evaluation process that Allen Field conducted in order get a complete understanding of its customer's satisfaction level, it became evident that the development of this new custom-made product met the retailer's requirements in terms of: |
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customer satisfaction |
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problem-solving needs |
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completing project ahead of schedule |
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competitive pricing |
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global logistics management |
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| The retailer made a point of telling Allen Field that because of the success of the project, they are interested in developing their relationship with Allen Field and look forward to learning about other services it offers. |
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Closet organizing systems |
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Wire closet systems |
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| Having searched for a unique and precise closet system for over 2 years, a major closet organizing company sought out Allen Field to create a custom-designed system solution. The system used at the time was cumbersome, costly, and laborious, having employees crudely tying and taping up cables to keep it in place. Allen Field proposed what would eventually be the client's new product, and within just 10 days! |
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Packaging and shipping the client's 3-part closet system in a cost-effective and efficient manner was the challenge in developing this product. |
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Allen Field conceived and created the tailor-made Packaging Clip that allowed for easy installation, increased production time, lower costs, and greater overall aestheticism. |
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| Unique features |
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Tailor-made |
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Cut costs |
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Increased production time |
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Easy installation |
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Aesthetically pleasing |
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| Allen Field exceeded its client's expectations through the conception and development of a high-quality, custom product. Through its innovation, management expertise, and network of valuable partners, Allen Field satisfied its client's needs by offering a one-stop service and production experience. |
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Wood working |
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Closet systems |
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| Famous for its product "GIZMO" - a multi-function tool designed to work with all hand drills to easily and precisely drill cabinet sides for hardware placement and shelf pinholes - Allen Field was asked by a leader in the wood closet systems industry to manufacture a custom-made GIZMO for their particular needs, one that would allow their employees to work directly on-site. |
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Allen Field tapped into its innovation and R&D expertise, redesigning the cabinet GIZMO into the GIZMO 2010 - a portable, easy to manipulate drilling tool for the closet industry. |
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The GIZMO 2010 functions in 3 simple steps: locate position, clamp, and drill. |
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Tailor-made, this solution allows employees to work directly on-site, drilling the necessary patterns, instead of having to bring materials to and from their service trucks. |
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Custom-designed |
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Works with all hand drills |
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Easy to manipulate |
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Employees work directly on-site (to and from service truck not necessary) |
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Decreased labor costs |
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Improved customer service |
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| This one-stop solution gave the customer the ability to save time and money, decreasing installation time and labor costs, and improving overall customer service. Allen Field proved once again that it remains a leader in its sector through its superior innovation and technology, creating a one-of-a-kind tool in the industry. |
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Cabinets |
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Kitchen & Bath |
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| With the mission of reducing labor costs and parts count in their assembly of drawer fronts, a renowned cabinet manufacturer asked Allen Field to concept and design a tailor-made solution to help them reach these business objectives. |
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Allen Field designed an adjustable metal bracket and plastic cover that reduced parts from 8 to 4 per drawer. |
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| Unique features |
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Tailor-made |
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Adjustable |
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Lower part count |
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Easy assembly |
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| Outcome |
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| By designing this tailor-made solution, Allen Field successfully decreased production time, thus cutting costs and ultimately helping their client to reach their business objectives. |
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Retail |
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Home Decor |
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| One of the best known North American retailers in home décor products approached Allen Field for an end-to-end solution: develop a product that would openly display shower curtains, unlike the traditional transparent plastic bag, and manufacture it on a global scale. |
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Allen Field developed a tailor-made hanger: the Closed-hook Snap Hanger that allowed for simple assembly and ease in display without the tired look of the traditional plastic bag. |
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Allen Field's global manufacturing capabilities enabled it to win out over its competitors and deliver this customer's products in the US and Asia. |
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| Unique features |
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Custom-designed |
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Closed hook for unique look and hanging durability |
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Freedom to touch product |
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| Ultimately, it was Allen Field's ability to produce and distribute from within Asia that won the contract and through superb project management and exceptional customer service, all the client's requirements were met with quality and assurance - on time, on budget. Successfully following its client's needs worldwide, Allen Field continues to be called upon to supply their client's multiple vendors globally. |
