Optimizing your warehouse? Get advice!

Whitepaper: 5 pieces of advice for a more efficient warehouse and material handling system

Nobody knows your business processes better than you: you are involved in them every day, and know better than anyone else how your logistics run. And that, of course, is your great strength ... but also a pitfall.

We explain ourselves further: those who have been performing the same tasks within an organization for a long time soon find themselves in a certain frame of mind: 'It's always worked this way, so why change?' The downside of this is that opportunities are lost to innovate, and get your processes from "good" to "optimal."

The solution? An extra pair of eyes! An outside consultant can study your logistics processes with fresh eyes, and look at 2 issues objectively:

• What does your organization want to achieve?
• What do you need for this?

From Advice to Pure Profit

If you call in the help of an external expert, he or she will make an initial inventory of your goals. The current situation within your company will also be examined in depth, in order to see what is already running well, and above all, what can be improved.

In the next phase, different concepts are then presented with a summary of costs and benefits, allowing you to choose which approach best suits your situation, needs and budget. In this way, you can quickly make a choice that optimizes your processes, taking your productivity (and thus profits) to a higher level.

Advice from warehouse equipment to transport equipment

It's good to know that you can seek no-obligation advice on virtually any warehouse challenge. Are there aspects you are wondering about optimizing? Then don't hesitate to contact your logistics partner and review the following issues together:

• Do you utilize every meter of your warehouse?

Whether it is best to choose pallet racks, drive-in racks or big box racks depends on several factors: Do you have a lot of horizontal or rather vertical space? Do your goods weigh a lot? Are their dimensions similar or just very diverse? ... To be sure that you are making the right choice, it is best to get the help of a professional who can share his expertise with you.

• Do you transport your goods efficiently from A to B?

Choosing the appropriate material handling equipment is also crucial to your efficiency. Some warehouse trucks excel at fast transport at ground level, while others ensure that you maximize your space even vertically. So be sure to get plenty of information about which type of truck is best suited for your application.

• Do you qualify for automation?

Automation can increase your efficiency, avoid physical complaints and combat staff shortages. But the question is whether it fits your processes sufficiently, and whether you'll get the higher purchase price out of it. Work with a consultant to see if, for example, there are enough simple, repetitive tasks in your warehouse, and if there are not too many obstacles that constantly bring your AGVs to a standstill.  

• Can you make your logistics more sustainable?

Sustainability is an order word that is becoming increasingly important, but there are multiple ways to achieve it. Is it best to invest in a new, environmentally friendly fleet? Or is it more cost-effective to make your existing trucks more sustainable? Be sure to look at all the options before making a decision.

Comprehensive white paper

In short: every challenge within your warehouse requires a customized solution. And for that, it can help to call in outside help. Would you like to learn more about the things you need to think about, and how to come up with a solution?

Then quickly request the free Motrac white paper to.