CSUMB Students of 'Applied Logistics' visit Floricultura for Class Tour
On March, 5th, 2019, students of BUS 437: Applied Logistics (4 units) visited Floricultura (https://www.floricultura.com/eng/) in Salinas, CA to see various Business Operations. Don Howell, the manager for Floricultura explained the nuances of Orchids, demand from customers, day to day operations and managing inventory year around for all of its customers. Floricultura is one of the largest supplier of Orchids in the United States with a high level of automation on-site, to maintain a quality stock of Orchids, while controlling temperature, humidity and lights etc in the greenhouse. Students learned the logistics of the perishable supply chain, managing orders, the intricacies of maintaining a continuous supply of seedlings, while meeting demand from its suppliers. Students toured the working/receiving area, growing area, flowering/spiking area of the greenhouse. Thank you Mr. Howell for taking the time out of your busy schedule and helping in learning of our students at the College of Business, CSU Monterey Bay.
Automated camera station that takes pictures of pots and plants.
Students of BUS 437 Applied Logistics, and Faculty with the Manager of Floricultura at Planting area/section of the Greenhouse
Tray moving and sorting equipment inside the warehouse.
Students of BUS 437 Applied Logistics, and Faculty with the Manager of Floricultura at 'Growing' area/section of the Greenhouse
Mr. Howell showing students the orchids during growth stage
Students of BUS 437 Applied Logistics, and Faculty with the Manager of Floricultura at 'Growing' area/section of the Greenhouse