Distribution Center Assessment
How can my warehouse operations improve and be more productive? Efficient? Safe?
Our Distribution Center Assessment service will identify opportunities related to productivity, distribution center layout, processes, product slotting, inventory management, labor management and IT systems.
OUR APPROACH
A senior level consultant with over 25 years of experience will lead our team to complete a detailed analysis of your operational processes including:
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Current distribution center operational processes
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Current distribution center efficiency and effectiveness
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Current supply chain IT execution systems (WMS, LMS, TMS) assessment to support business requirements, growth and best practices
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Current distribution center capacity and space utilization assessment
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Current distribution center staffing assessment
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Current distribution center operational processes will include:
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Labor and workload planning
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Inbound receipts scheduling
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Receiving
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Put-away
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Storage and inventory control
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Replenishment
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Order processing
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Order fulfillment methods (OFM’s)
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Quality & Inspection
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Shipping
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Quality and process improvement programs (LEAN, Six Sigma)
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Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Assessment of the implementation of industry leading practices
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Distribution center Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and automation assessment
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Safety and OSHA compliance assessment
WHAT YOU WILL GET
We will identify and highlight areas where warehouse operational processes may not be optimal, submit our findings for your review, and assist in the development and execution of an action plan that fits your organization.
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Develop detailed Findings and Recommendations Report identifying:
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Top process improvement opportunities and inefficiencies
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Recommendations to improve top issues
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Industry leading practices and benchmarking that address top issues
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Supply chain IT execution systems gap assessment
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Executive summary report containing a summary of top process improvement opportunities with recommendations and leading practices
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High level project plan of the “Do Now”, Do Soon”, and “Do Long-term” recommendations
At the conclusion of the Warehouse Assessment project Waller & Associates will roll up our sleeves and assist you with turning the Findings and Recommendations into ROI.
Are you asking yourself how your warehouse operations can improve and be more productive? Efficient? Safe? Our Distribution Center Assessment service will identify opportunities related to productivity, distribution center layout, processes, product slotting, inventory management, labor management and IT systems.