Storage Optimization

MOTIVATION

DHL company is a logistic partner for the European seller of Leder & Shuh footwear (also known as Humanic in the Czech Republic), for which they provide storage and retail distribution. DHL asked for an analysis of the inventory processes in their distribution center and also wanted to double check their suggestions for increasing productivity.

warehouse layout optimization

organization of warehouse pickers

SOLUTION

Based on the analysis, we recommended warehouse layout optimization and standardization of inventory processes. Our suggestions contained an effective stock deployment based on their turnover, a better organization of warehouse pickers, and last but not least an actualization of operating stock management reporting.

CONCLUSION

Our advice had a positive impact on lowering the warehouse walking distance by 22%, meaning a potentially increased productivity of picking by 8%. Logio provided both short and long term specificrecommendations for improving efficiency of inventory processes.