1.
CUSTOMER NEEDS
- Construction of a new distribution centre starting from the green field
- Review of the operational organization, in particular with regard to picking, control and packaging activities, in order to evaluate and identify innovative solutions that, through the streamlining and optimization of flows, make it possible to overcome the current inefficiencies.
2.
FEASIBILITY STUDY
- Evaluation of the correct positioning and plan of the building within the available building area
- Evaluation of opportunities for future expansion
- Definition of the building structure, based on specific logistical needs
- Evaluation of alternative solutions, characterized by the introduction of handling systems with different levels of automation
3.
DETAILED ANALYSIS
- IN Flows
- OUT flows
- Warehouse situation
- Productivity
- Economics
The project aims to size the new distribution centre with a medium-long term vision. For this reason, it was necessary to estimate the situation of future flows, based on the growth trends and changes brought about by new stock policies.
4.
IMPLEMENTED SOLUTIONS
The choice of the configuration of the building of the new centre and its positioning within the available land was made with the aim to:
- Promote internal flows of material handling
- Optimize the use of internal areas by adopting a flexible pillar mesh, which allows you to choose different shelving arrangements
- Prepare the areas to allow a second phase of expansion
- Optimize the external traffic of vehicles
Our study led to the development of two alternative models, different for the level of automation adopted:
SOLUTION NO. 1 BASIC SOLUTION
Characterized by a lower level of automation.
SOLUTION NO. 2 ADVANCED SOLUTION
Characterized by a level of automation applied to all components of the logistics system.
The development of the solutions will be modular, identifying distinct sub-systems that can be integrated with each other in a possible mixed solution. Both solutions provide scalable systems to adapt to the volumes of Phase 2