How a 3,000-Worker Fulfillment Center Stayed Hydrated Through Peak Heat
Total Win: $55K
THE CHALLENGE
Peak Heat Outpaced Local Hydration Supply
A large fulfillment center in a high-heat region needed to keep about 3,000 employees hydrated through the hottest stretch of summer. Projected demand reached up to 8,000 electrolyte freezer pops per day for nearly two months. Standard inventory levels couldn’t support that volume, and local distribution channels couldn’t fill the gap on their own.
For this facility, a shortfall would have been more than a purchasing headache. Hydration was central to preventing heat stress, protecting employee wellness, and keeping operations running at full speed.
THE SOLUTION
One Coordinated Plan Across Partners and Regions
OneSolution brought the facility’s distribution partner and the hydration manufacturer together to build a supply plan sized to the real need.
- Planned around actual demand. We used workforce size, daily consumption, and program length to define the full scope before shipping a single order.
- Pulled from multiple regional hubs. Product came from several distribution centers, not one local branch.
- Delivered directly by the truckload. Consolidated inventory shipped straight to the facility, ready for employees.
THE RESULTS
A Full Season of Hydration Without a Gap
- $55K hydration program fulfilled through the facility’s existing distribution partner
- Uninterrupted supply for about 3,000 employees during peak heat
- A repeatable plan built on real consumption data instead of standard order patterns
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Signs Your Hydration Program Has Outgrown Standard Ordering
Large hydration programs often outgrow standard ordering before anyone notices. Look closer if your operation has:
- A large workforce in a warehouse, plant, construction site, or distribution center
- Seasonal heat exposure or other demanding conditions
- Multiple shifts or extended operating hours
- Daily hydration needs that already strain local inventory
Planning for peak heat season?
Talk with a OneSolution rep about a hydration program sized to your workforce.