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Opportunity
Assessments are less than one week studies used to identify
operations, technology and software system improvement
opportunities within your facility. The current operations
and systems are compared to best practices and today’s
best-of-breed systems. The assessment provides a roadmap
for improvements from Receiving through Shipping, including
short and long term opportunities. |
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Short term solutions typically include method, flow,
space utilization, basic product slotting, and layout
changes. The Long term solutions range from equipment,
technology, software systems and facility changes. For
long term solutions, a proposal is provided for performing
the detailed study. Our goal is to increase warehouse
productivity, reduce labor costs, improve space utilization,
and improve accuracy. In addition, Assessments can be
used to focus on one area of the warehouse or cover
Receiving through Shipping as discussed.
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Review available operations
reports (metrics)
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Interview operations and warehouse
systems staff
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Tour facility and conduct operational
observations
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Review current software system
functionality
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Compare current status to best
practices and best-of-breed WMS
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Document improvement opportunities,
considering:
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Estimate high-level savings
and benefits
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Create recommendation report
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