DC DESIGN

A new DC is an opportunity to dramatically improve the efficiencies and performance outcomes of your supply chain and to act as a catalyst for whole of business improvement.

Our services include:
• Improved layout concepts
• Scenario and modelling simulations
• Full NPV analysis covering fixed and variable costs
• Optimal one-touch flow principles
• Lean priciples of buffering and JIT to minimise costs
• Eliminate wasted efforts
• Optimsing flow of product into, through and out of the DC
• Security and safety
• Cross-dock, flow through, pick and pack, value added and kitting operations
• Food, chemical, pharma, retail, FMCG, manufacturing and speciality DC’s
• Commissioning and transition operations
• New workforce planning and training
• Materials handling systems, operations, engineered work standards and management productivity control systems
• Redesign of existing facilities
• A warehouse operations manual
• Develop a time-phased implementation plan

Our DC design service develops new designs that meets your performance needs, maximize capacity and desired service levels at the lowest possible cost.

We start with a comprehensive analysis of your current and future needs, the competitive landscape and the best solutions for you. We then produce a comprehensive DC design including physical layout, infrastructure, IT, processes implementation and an operations manual to ensure the best possible performance.