Canadian Tire Tour, AJ Billes Distribution Centre
When: Wednesday, April 19 th , 2006
Location: Speranza Banquet Hall
Reception: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM Sharp
Cost: Members: $45 Non-Members: $65
After dinner please join us for a tour of Canadian Tire
Download the Registration form here: Registration form
Our host for the evening will be Mr. Geoff Woodcroft, Director of Operations.
The AJ Billes DC opened in 1991 when it was one of the most sophisticated
and highly integrated Distribution Centres in the world. The facility
underwent significant system and process upgrades to compliment new material
handling equipment installations in recent years.
Canadian Tire Supply Chain’s custom warehouse management system fully integrates
all activities and material handling equipment from the gatehouse inbound to
the gatehouse outbound. The DC utilizes bar coding, touch screen hardware and
a RF network.
Notable Statistics:
1.25 million sq.ft .
50 million cu.ft . storage capability
AS/RS capacity of 78,000 pallets
26 km conveyors
6 km towline
141 doors
100 acre site
If you are not a current MHMS member and would like to become one contact us at
info@mhmsontario.com and we will send you a
membership registration form.
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