A leading company in the innovation and production of medical devices, operating internationally, faced a significant increase in logistical operations due to commercial expansion into new markets and the continuous development of new product lines.
This growth highlighted the need to reorganize warehouse processes and improve overall efficiency to support organic growth and maintain high service standards.
The challenge
The primary objective of the project was to optimize warehouse space, reduce goods handling times, and improve internal process management by introducing advanced technological and methodological solutions.
The solution
The aBCD Consulting team adopted a structured approach to address the existing issues:
1. Preliminary analysis and site visit:
Study of movement flows
and the current layout of goods through data analysis and heat maps.
Direct observations of the layout and operational processes,
identifying key issues such as the lack of location coding and long travel times for picking.
2. Design of the new warehouse layout:
Reorganization of spaces
with the introduction of an ABC matrix-based layout to optimize the position of high-turnover items near preparation areas.
Proposal for a structural modification of the layout
to reduce travel distances, improve accessibility, and enhance safety.
3. Introduction of technological solutions:
Implementation of a WMS (Warehouse Management System)
software for logical warehouse mapping, inventory management, and optimization of picking routes.
Consulting for the introduction of multi-order picking models
to increase productivity.
4. Optimization of storage space:
Introduction of high-density shelving
and vertical solutions to make the best use of available space.
Reorganization of storage areas
based on product rotation, reducing errors and improving operational efficiency.
5. Staff training:
Specific training
for using new technologies and optimized procedures, ensuring a smooth transition and continuous improvement of internal skills.
Results
Thanks to the intervention of aBCD Consulting, the company achieved significant results, including:
A 25% reduction in handling times.
A significant increase in storage capacity,
thanks to optimal space utilization and the introduction of vertical shelving.
Decrease in picking errors
through the digitization of processes and logical warehouse mapping.
Improvement in overall productivity,
with the ability to support further volume increases without an immediate increase in resources.
With aBCD Consulting's warehouse logistics consulting,
the company confirms the best choice to improve warehouse workflow, making it more streamlined and productive.
