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title: How a Leading Collectibles Company Streamlined Inbound Operations without Overbuilding NEW
description: Discover how a leading collectibles company optimized its inbound operations with Fidus Global, reducing labor and increasing efficiency without unnecessary infrastructure investments. From 12 team members to 2 — and no operational downtime.
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# [How a Leading Collectibles Company Streamlined Inbound Operations without Overbuilding NEW](https://blog.fidusglobal.com/en/blog/how-a-leading-collectibles-company-streamlined-inbound-operations-without-overbuilding-clone)

 Written by [Fidus Global](https://blog.fidusglobal.com/en/blog/author/fidus-global) | Jul 25, 2025 10:14:27 PM

## Overview

A leading company in **collectibles authentication and trading** faced mounting operational pressure in its **inbound package processing**.

Each day, thousands of shipments from multiple carriers were manually sorted — a method that consumed labor resources, caused inefficiencies, and made it hard to scale.

As their team put it: 

 

Partnering with Fidus Global, the company implemented a **right-sized sortation solution** designed for high-intensity use during peak operational windows. The result: a faster, more secure, and more labor-efficient inbound process without overbuilding infrastructure they didn’t need. 

 

## The Challenge

*Too much labor, not enough flexibility.*

The customer’s inbound workflow relied on **12 team members manually sorting thousands of packages** daily over the course of a few hours using folding tables and handheld scanners. 

**  Key Challenges This Led To:**

- High labor demand pulling staff from value-added tasks
- Frequent task switching causing operational friction
- Inflexibility to handle future volume or SLAs
- No room to expand without major rework

## The Solution: a Modular, Portable Sorter Powered by Pontem

### **Compact, Modular Sortation**

To optimize the customer’s inbound sorting challenges, Fidus Global implemented** **a compact, modular sortation system powered by [Pontem Bolt](https://fidusglobal.com/pontem/?hsLang=en). The system was designed with flexibility in mind, easily fitting into the company’s limited physical space and integrating with minimal IT overhead.

Space efficiency was a top priority. The sorter's small footprint allowed the team to deploy high-performance automation without reconfiguring their entire layout.

As the customer shared,

 

### **Tailored Divert Logic**

Equally important was the ability to **customize divert logic**. The company needed a unique **round-robin sortation method tied to service levels**. With Pontem, they got tailored functionality that met their operational needs.

 

### **Seamless Integration**

Integration was **simple and seamless**. The sorter passed package IDs directly into the customer’s existing rating platform, with **minimal development work** required.

 

 

### **Right-Sized for Peak Hours**

Built to run during **daily peak hours rather than 24/7**, the system was **right-sized to match the customer’s volume profile**—avoiding unnecessary costs while preserving room to grow. As needs expand, the customer can **easily add modules** without requiring a major infrastructure investment.

 

# Implementation & Results

The system was installed over a single weekend with zero downtime – allowing the team to validate, train, and go live without disruption. The solution also reduced dependency on security staffing and freed employees for more strategic work. 

Since going live, the system has proven highly reliable and impactful:

 

# Conclusion

By implementing the modular, portable sorter powered by Pontem<https://landing.fidusglobal.com/esort?hsLang=en>, the customer didn’t just automate an inefficient process—they built a smarter, more sustainable way of working. What once required a dozen team members now takes just one or two, without sacrificing accuracy, visibility, or control.  

The system’s modular design, minimal integration lift, and peak-use optimization delivered immediate value and positioned the business for future growth without costly overhauls.  

 

 

Pontem is more than just automation – it's a competitive advantage. 

 

 

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