Warehouse & Distribution Centre Process Improvement

Supply Chain Strategy

• Business Rationalisation (M&A)
• Channel Strategy
• Regional Planning
• Supply Chain Synchronisation
• Supply Chain Strategy Alignment
• Private Equity - Due Diligence

Supply Chain Tactics

• Business Integration
• Outsource / Insource / Offshore / Onshore
• Asset Deployment
• Technology Evaluation
• Infrastructure Development
• Retailer / Supplier Alignment
• Customer Service and CPFR
• International Supply Chain Services
• Transport Contract Negotiation Services

Supply Chain Operations

• Sales and Operations Planning
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Design and Layout
• Distribution Centre Process Improvement
• Transport Fleet - Management, Design and Utilisation
• Integration / Contract Implementation
• Technology Implementation

Supply Chain Optimisation

• Cost to Serve
• Time to Serve
• Distribution Network Design
• Supply Chain Mapping
• Functional Audits
• Equipment Lease Audit
• Customer Contribution Analysis
• Supply Chain Audit
• Procurement Services
• Benchmarking Supply Chain & Logistics
• Freight, Inventory, Warehouse Benchmarkers

Training and Education

• Supply Chain Leaders Academy
• Supply Chain Leaders Insights Conference
• Beer Game Simulation
• Supply Chain Training and Workshop
• Supply Chain Books
• Supply Chain Education Online Program
• Free Supply Chain and Logistics Seminars

Supply Chain Execution

• Project Management
• Change Management

Environmental

• Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Analysis

Market Research Services

• Market Research Services

Other Related Services

• Expert Witness
• Conference & Seminar Speakers
• Supply Chain Consultants

Logistics Bureau works across many industries in the area of process improvement, particularly in Distribution Centres (DCs). Our consultants are able through process, equipment or Warehouse Layout changes, to deliver significant benefits in the areas of:

• Space utilisation
• Order fulfillment accuracy
• Headcount reduction
• Product throughput velocity
• Cost reduction
• Service improvement

 

Warehouse & Distribution Centre Capacity Modeling

Many of our customers request that we assist them in modeling the capacity, or ‘useful life’ of warehouses and distribution centres. This can be a critical step in understanding the future needs of a growing business, and assessing the alternative methods of handling that growth.

Capacity models can be built to meet the specific needs of your business, and typically take account of the following:

• Inputs
• Product master data
• Demand data
• Key Capacity Drivers
• Receipt velocities
• Storage needs
• Order picking needs
• Despatch velocities
• Primary Constraints
• Space
• Equipment
• Processes
• Human resources
• Key Process Capacity Estimation
• Receiving
• Putaway
• Storage
• Picking
• Staging
• Despatch
• Assessment of Capacity Extension Options
• Improved DC processes
• Changed shift patterns
• Better use of the storage ‘cube’
• Altered supply processes
• Extensions to existing buildings
• Additional facilities