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Automated warehouse design and RFQ

Project Sponsor: Director of Logistics and Distribution

Client:

Leading UK Grocery Retailer

Category:

Automation Consulting, Logistics Consulting

11 July 2021

Warehouse automated and manual solution design to determine the optimal use of existing infrastructure, maximise facility capacity and reduce labour requirements supported by RFQ-lite process.

THE CHALLENGE

After several years of strong growth, the central NDC facilities were at capacity
Continuing growth in storage requirements and SKU proliferation
Reliance upon labour, especially in peak periods
Retain existing infrastructure and maximise potential if possible

OUR APPROACH

Assess the forecast growth and determine a set of business characteristics and solution requirements
Consider a range of storage and pick solutions as conceptual designs
Engage with automation suppliers with RFQ-lite approach
Provide challenge and assess RFQ responses against a set of agreed financial and subjective criteria
Make recommendations on preferred solution and transition timeline
Calculate fit-out costs, facility costs and operating costs

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

Understanding of potential options, costs and business impacts to extend facility life
Board report with recommendations, rationale and next steps
Clear view on options to consider for future development to increase capacity in the network to support growth