Are you currently experiencing any of the following:
- Not enough space in my warehouse
- Receiving process is too slow and cumbersome
- We cannot find the stock
- Cannot find the customers order
- Low productivity levels and not enough flexibility to respond to urgent requests.
Are you contemplating a warehouse move to a new site or thinking about making layout changes?
Do you want to save thousands of dollars by knowing exactly what to do and how to
do it?
Then you are in the rignt place as we can help you make the right decision the first time.
Our Approach
We apply our methodology to improve your existing warehouse operations by reviewing every function and process while working towards achieving optimum performance. These functions include:
- Receiving
- Putaway
- Replenishment
- Location control
- Order taking and release
- Picking methods, discrete, batch and wave
- Kit assembly
- Pcking paths
- Equipment selection and use for stock handling
- Storage strategies
- Sortation systems
- Despatch processing
- Physical packing and labeling
- Shipping
- Reverse logistics - stock returns, credit returns, damaged stock
- Stocktake
We have also used and implemented various technologies such as ERP systems integrated with EDI and WMS which supports RF picking, POS systems, and sortation solutions. Although this technology is certainly available, we and tend to adopt a simple approach that is much easier to implement for most organisations and implement the right cost solution for your business.
Assessment Process
- Prior to the site visit we will ask for essential data and review to obtain an initial understanding of the business and the operation, challenges, objectives and timeframes.
- Day 1: Site walkthrough for the first day to observe the process, physical set up and your distribution process.
- Day 2-4: Data gathering and process mapping, speaking to relevant operational personnel about the process, their roles, the challenges and improvement opportunities.
- Day 5 - Meet with the core team to share our observations and initial problem-solving thoughts.
Design Process
- Alternative layouts will be provided for your approval each with a cost and timeframe for implementation
- New processes are documented by function and outlining changes and gaps with the existing.
- Indentification of data capture methods for improved performance reporting
- Propose performance measurement for each function
- Recommend a performance reporting solution and provided visibility to senior management and view a one set of numbers.
- Identification of “Quick Wins” with projected cost savings
Implementation process
Based on the design phase outcomes and your decision to implement in stages or in full, we develop a project plan with tasks, timing and responsibilities working with your team and implement these initiatives.
We have helped a number of companies like yours to achieve major cost-reduction solutions to their warehouse operations. Some key improvements:
- Improve receiving cycle time by 50%
- Increase space utilisation by 45%
- Reduced inbound transportation costs by $500,000
- Improved pick accuracy by 55%
- Improved inventory record acuracy to 98%
- Improved resource utilisation by 42%
- Elimination of additonal shifts due to process improvements
- Increased customer service levels to 96%
- Improved chep pallet control by 45%