Warehouse Planning

For the planning and optimization of warehouses we have specialized in the following topics: 

Distribution Networks

• Site analyses and site evaluations
• Scenario technique for decision-making
  
  

Outsourcing

• Preparation of performance / requirements specifications,  preparation of invitation to tender
• Logistics outsourcing: Selection of 3PL and 4PL for logistics services
• Controlling of logistics services providers
  
  

Warehouse Planning

• Warehouse planning of new buildings, alterations and extensions for manual and automated logistics systems
• Green warehousing: Sustainable warehouse planning with the goal of energy efficiency  and resources efficiency  
  
  

Order Picking Systems

• Planning and optimization of manual, automated and hybrid order picking systems
• Technical configuration and performance assessment of order picking systems
  
  

Workplace Design

• Cardboard engineering for optimization of workplace and workplace systems, such as packing stations
• Ergonomic and age-appropriate design of workplaces
• Low-cost automation
  
  

Lean Warehousing

• Lean management and Six Sigma methods for warehouse optimization 
• Modified value stream analysis and value stream design for warehouse processes 
• Total productive maintenance TPM in the warehouse
• Shop-floor management
  
  

Spare Parts Management and Spare Parts Logistics

• Network strategies
• Inventory optimization
• Process design
  
  

Returns Logistics

• Process design within the law, e.g. in compliance with Remote Sales Act, etc.
• Process automation for returns management
  
  

Quality Management

• Six Sigma in logistics
• Problem-solving techniques
• CIP (continuous improvement process)
• Audit for transport, storage and procurement
• Logistics FMEA for logistics planning and implementation
• Key performance indicators systems for quality management in logistics 
  
  

IT systems

Evaluation and introduction of information systems and communication systems, such as

• WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• APS systems
• ERP systems
• MES systems (Manufacturing Execution System)
• CAQ systems in warehouse management