Warehouse Layout and Process Design
Layout design work supported with AutoCAD drawings as required
Data analysis to identify fast / slow moving stock items – detailed analysis to determine optimum strategy for each product group
Review of current and potential storage medias to meet desired throughputs and storage needs
Design of value add, processing and marshalling spaces in line with projected demand
Comparison of storage media types - alternate layout designs and calculation of storage capacities and impact on throughput for each alternative.
Cost modelling analysis of alternative concepts.
Operational Resource Planning
Detailed analysis of operational volumes through various stages
Creation of MOST models or time studies to calculate task rates (KPI’s)
Resource modelling – to model effect of receipts / picking operations through the year/ week / day / hour – this tool then calculates resources required to meet forecasted demands
Cost modelling
The resource tool is used to calculate labour / MHE resource requirements over a period of time, taking into account seasonal volume fluctuations. From the tool various charts and graphs can be produced. Once set up the impact of say reducing the number of trucks in the warehouse can quickly be calculated. Also, if additional resource is required (e.g. short-term hire equipment, or agency staff), these can be added to the impact on the operation can be reported.
Logistics Network Design
Modelling of Network
Modelling impact of change with the number of sites and location and size of sites
Centre of Gravity analysis
Financial comparison of alternative strategies
Identification of optimum network design
Warehouse Automation Design / Evaluation
Performing modelling and analysis of volumes through current operation
Evaluation of automation equipment and recommendation of options
Review of impact on throughput rates and resources required with automation
Modelling of forecast growth and order volumes and impact on operations
Cost Payback Analysis on Capex projects
Warehouse Management Systems
Review of current WMS (Warehouse Management System) - functionality review / fit for purpose analysis
Process Mapping of Operations and if required mapping to a WMS
Specification of WMS for potential vendor quotation
Documentation of training materials and supporting training during go live
Integration to WCS (Warehouse Control Systems)
New Build Warehouse Design
This is an outsourced service supplied through one of my trusted partners as part of my project.
For help and advice on any of these services call Tony on 07960 213193
or email tony@thlogisticsconsultant.com