Case Study

Modernizing Milford's Network: BridgeView's Infrastructure & Operations Expertise Delivers Efficiencies for OLM

Key Challenges

Food producer OLM faced a challenge with their Milford, IA warehouse network infrastructure. Outdated cabling and enclosures were hindering performance and scalability, posing a barrier to future growth. They needed a swift and compliant upgrade within a six-month window, while also factoring in the potential southward expansion of the facility.

#1

reported obstacle to infrastructure modernization in the US is the shortage of talent and expertise.

According to Deloitte - The Future of US Infrastructure

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of small businesses outsource to increase efficiency.

According to a Clutch Study

Our Solutions

BridgeView's I&O team delivered a comprehensive solution, partnering with OLM to achieve their goals. Services provided included: 

  • Enhancing Project Management & Communication: Developing a detailed project plan with clear timelines and ensured transparent communication through regular reports and meetings.
  • Orchestrating Network Design & Implementation: Updating network diagrams and supervised the installation of new cabling, adhering to EIA/TIA standards.
  • Overseeing Infrastructure Management & Hardware Procurement: Working with OLM IT to procure equipment and enclosures, and overseeing the installation and grounding of new enclosures according to approvals and compliance standards.
  • Managing Equipment Configuration & Cutover: Configured new equipment, updated existing equipment, and performed post-installation testing.
  • Supporting Change Management & Go-Live: Coordinated downtime, executed a seamless cutover process, and decommissioned unused systems.
  • Setting the Stage for Continuous Improvement: Conducted a final review to evaluate outcomes and identify areas for potential future optimization.

Outcomes & Impacts

Through BridgeView's I&O expertise, OLM realized significant improvements within the anticipated timeframe, including:

  • Enhanced Network Performance: The modern, standards-compliant network infrastructure delivered increased efficiency, stability, and data transmission speeds.
  • Scalability for Growth: The future-proof design anticipates OLM's southward expansion, ensuring the network can seamlessly accommodate future growth.
  • Improved Visibility & Control: Centralized monitoring and inventory systems provide enhanced visibility into network performance and facilitate troubleshooting.
  • Streamlined Operations: Efficient project execution minimizes downtime and disruption, allowing OLM to focus on core business activities.
  • Knowledge Transfer: Collaborative project execution equipped OLM personnel with valuable experience in network upgrade best practices.

Future-Forward Network Solutions: BridgeView's team worked with OLM to customize solutions to optimize their network performance and scalability, supporting their business now and down the road.

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