Inbound Logistics Assessment (warehouse receiving function)
We provide an extensive inbound logistics assessment that identifies all of the problem areas that are hindering your ability to improve and maintain the daily operations of your receiving function. Poor planning, inefficient layout and poor communication can place enormous pressure on your receiving function as stock arrivals are by their nature all urgent, needing immediate processing due to the urgency of overdue customer order delivery requirements.
The quality and experience of the receiving and put-away teams is tested daily as it supports a business with poor inbound logistics planning and inconsistent supplier delivery performance. The reliance on good warehouse procedures, proper warehouse layout and warehouse systems (WMS) is critical to their success, not to mention the reliability and availability of the right materials handling equipment i.e. forklifts, reach trucks and pallet jacks to move the inventory.
Our inbound logistics assessment focuses on identifying and implementing improvements for the daily operation of the receiving function of your warehouse or DC,its resources, processes, procedures, systems, equipment and inventory by reviewing the current level of performance against supplier delivery schedules. Refer below for an outline.
Common inbound logistics problems
Not enough yard space for deliveries
Receiving process is too slow and cumbersome
Cannot find all of the stock
Cannot find the suppliers order
Low productivity levels in the receiving department
our Inbound logistics assessment scope
Review of physical process to understand flow of materials
Review of resource structure and roles undertaken
Review of infrastructure including storage solutions, equipment etc
Assess all forms of technology that underpins the information flow.
our inbound logistics assessment process
Day 1: Site walkthrough to observe physical set up and your receiving process.
Day 2-4: Data gathering, process mapping and liaison with all relevant stakeholders.
Day 5 - Meet with the core team to share observations and initial problem-solving thoughts.
terms and conditions
Our offer is based on providing an assessment service to a single business entity.
Select a Supply Chain and Logistics Assessment that identifies real improvement.
We offer a range of assessments that are tailored to specific functions within your oganisation that require review. Depending on the scope of works or the scale of your organisation, our assessments are typically completed within 2 weeks of commencement for single site entities. Reference sites available on request.
