To avoid a decrease in efficiency, ensure workers’ safety and maximize warehouse operations; your business should take time to assess current and future business opportunities. In addition, to assessing the equipment used currently within the warehouse.
If moving to a new facility, apart from the structural considerations i.e. number and location of loading docks and vehicle access, you need to invest time and energy into the design and layout.
To create an effective and efficient warehouse design, here are some important factors to consider:
Start by reviewing the data on your current operations, as this will identify the behavior of your inventory. Once you have reviewed the data, use the results to inform the design process, as you will understand the true volume of products and how they move in and out of your facility. The objective is to minimize travel time and amount of touches as well as maximizing the use of space.
Arrange for your team to do a site visit to a facility similar to yours, as this will provide insights into what the operational requirements of your warehouse will be. So, armed with good data and visual observations, your design team can accurately assess the layout of your facility and create a warehouse that will perform at its best for you well into the future.
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