Automation solutions for an evolving business.

What to do when your current solution becomes less than optimal.

Automated warehouses can be perfect for a business with a stable operation.

However, they can struggle when the requirements of a business evolve, and the solutions quickly becomes sub-optimal. The challenge in this instance was to build a business case to put a significant volume of business through a new, manual solution and then deliver the operational solution.

Sector

Retail & E-Commerce

Timescale

16 weeks

Automation flexibility.

There was broad agreement that ‘some part’ of the range should be picked through a manual solution, rather than through the automation.  What was required was a deep understanding of the full product range, and how much of that (from a sales velocity and product cube) should form part of the automated solution. 

This was analytics, and we came up with a strong answer.  Alongside this, we needed to develop a lifecycle management process, so that products could be moved between the manual and automated solution on a weekly basis, ensuring that the ‘right’ products were in the ‘right’ solution each week.

Every business is different – and balance is important. We can help you evaluate which parts of your supply chain to automate, as well as which parts to keep as they are.

An impactful result.

The solution was designed, trialled and delivered as the business moved out of the summer, and was established and in place for the client’s most successful Q4 in a number of years.

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We are independent supply chain and warehouse consultants who specialise in data analysis, leading strategy, and bringing a fresh perspective to your supply chain challenges.

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