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Warehouse layout optimisation can bring new levels of efficiency to your operations, which in turn will reduce the cost of materials handling and improve service levels and lead-times. All to often we see warehouse operations that are over resourced with people & equipment, driven by poor warehouse layout, extended information flows, and process flows that add unnecessary time and cost to the operation

These issues can be fixed at low cost without the need for complicated  I.T. Solutions or additional capital equipment spend.

Warehouse Layout  & Process Improvements

Common operational issues :-         

High materials handling cost, Inaccurate inventory data, slow order handling processes, rising resource costs,  incorrect orders and customer dissatisfaction are just a few of the expensive consequences of inefficient warehouse operations.    

Under performing operations share three common problem areas:-

  1. Warehouse Layout - Poor racking configurations and equipment positioning in relation to the materials flows.
  2. Materials flows & Processes - Inefficient inbound & outbound materials flows.
  3. Information flows - Poor administration processes that slow down the information flows.

Supply Chain Logistics Consulting can help you do that and much more, like reconfiguring ,             expanding, relocating, replacing, or refining your distribution centre or warehouse so it works in the most efficient way.

 
Warehouse Layout into Focus
 
    Designing out the three most common problem areas
Step 1 - Warehouse Layout
We have the very best in warehouse layout design capability:-

      3D & 2D Layouts    

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Step 2 - Materials Flows & Processes
We use work flow tools and techniques to optimise the processes:-
  • Our Consultants are lean logistics specialists, delivering the most efficient materials & process flows possible.
  • We have the very latest in warehouse layout work flow design tools, that allow us to optimise your warehouse materials flows.

Step 3 - Information Flows
We use Value Stream Process Mapping techniques to uncover delays and non value added activities:-
  • Our consultants use value stream mapping tools & techniques to ensure that all administration & information flows are designed in such a way as to be synchronised to the warehouse layout and materials flows.
  • Our consultants are logistics professionals who have the knowledge and skills to stream-line administrative tasks, to ensure they do not add delay to the inbound or outbound work flows.
 
Business Benefits & Deliverables
 
Many times without using complex WMS technology we apply uncomplicated and effective
warehouse layout methods and processes that improve (often dramatically) existing warehouse operations.

Our service will deliver:-

  1. Reduce handling costs in storage and order picking
  2. Streamlined materials flows & administration processes.
  3. Increase productivity
  4. Improved performance for picking and put away
  5. Increased space and equipment utilisation
  6. Reduce labour Costs
  7. Efficient materials handling and storage

Our services are scaleable for both large companies and SME businesses in relation to content and the cost. This makes them truly affordable for all companies irrespective of company size and wealth.

 

Design Methods

 

If you would like our free of charge warehouse layout & design methodology presentation please email us at:-                       info@supplychainlogistics-consulting.co.uk


 

Efficiency Audits

 

 Call us today to discuss and or arrange an assessment of your operations.

                    Link to our:-  Warehouse Layout & Process Improvement Assessment

 


Design Simulation

 

We also offer a warehouse design simulation service where we can test your own warehouse design thoughts before you invest in expensive equipment moves or additional racking or MHE.

                    Link to our:-  Warehouse Simulation Web Page

Supply Chain Logistics Consulting Ltd - The Chimes, 1 Park Rd, Congleton, Cheshire. CW12-1DS  Mobile No 0777-1973782 or Office No 01260-276469  

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