Summary of the project
What was the challenge the client was facing?
- Poor layout and process leading to inefficiency of sorting, storage and order picking.
- Lack of a standard process using colour coding techniques, labelling and a sound FIFO system.
- Poor stock management process and order management at shop level and distribution centre.
What was the approach that was used?
- Improve layout of the distribution centre to improve efficiency of sorting, storage and order picking.
- A standardisation of the process using colour coding techniques, labelling and a sound FIFO system.
- An IT solution that will carryout stock keeping process and order management at shop level and distribution centre.
What were the outcomes that were delivered?
- Reduction in process time estimated 50% reduction.
- Reduction in loss due to poor sorting procedures.
- Better layout of the facility ensuring first in first out methodology.
- Better stock management reducing losses in waste produce.