A leading company in the biopharmaceutical sector, facing growing production and logistics needs, identified the necessity for a more efficient warehouse layout to support business development and ensure high-quality standards.
The challenge
The main goal of the project was to optimize space utilization, improve goods handling processes, and reduce waste by introducing advanced technological and methodological solutions.
The solution
The aBCD Consulting team adopted a structured and multidimensional approach:
1. Assessment of current operations
Collection and analysis of data
related to stock and product characteristics.
Evaluation of existing layouts and warehouse operations
through on-site inspections and staff interviews.
Identification of key inefficiencies,
including poor space utilization and suboptimal handling unit management.
2. Design of the new warehouse layout
Implementation of an ABC analysis-based layout
to optimize the placement of high-turnover items.
Development of solutions to minimize travel distances
and maximize space utilization.
Scouting of automation solutions
tailored to operational and logistical needs.
3. Optimization of storage spaces
Assessment of high-density storage systems
and vertical racking solutions.
Proposal of technological solutions
to maximize space occupancy, even in height-constrained environments.
4. Integration of technological solutions
Implementation of tracking systems
using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and WMS (Warehouse Management System) infrastructure.
Introduction of automated picking systems
to reduce errors and enhance efficiency.
5. Implementation support and training
Assistance during the launch phase
of the new configuration and processes.
Training of personnel
to ensure effective use of new technologies and procedures.
Periodic follow-ups
to monitor performance and assess the effectiveness of the new setup.
Results
Thanks to the intervention of aBCD Consulting, the company achieved significant results, including:
Warehouse space optimization:
30% increase in storage capacity through a reorganized layout and high-density storage systems.
Reduction in handling times:
improved operational efficiency with a 25% decrease in average picking time and a 15% cost reduction in handling operations.
Decrease in errors:
digitalization and traceability led to a 27% reduction in picking errors.
Increase in productivity:
ability to manage 22% more order volume without a proportional increase in resources, optimizing the balance between operational costs and output.
Warehouse management consulting becomes a necessity
for companies with high production volumes that seek to efficiently organize warehouse spaces and sustain fast-paced production demands.
