The optimisation of warehouse operations is one of the most effective points in the supply chain to achieve significant performance improvements and efficiencies at minimum cost. However, the numbers of interacting functions that occur in a typical enterprise level warehouse mean that it is virtually impossible to streamline one function without impacting another, often adversely. To successfully implement an optimised warehouse operation, it is necessary to understand and analyse every aspect and sequence of the warehouse process, from receipt-in to dispatch.
With extensive experience in modern large scale warehouse operations, RubiKon can deliver best of breed solutions from warehouse design/ layout and technology to operational policy and procedures. By applying industry specific principles and practices we can shorten placement and removal cycle times, improve inventory accuracy, increase storage capacity and enhance flexibility. Most importantly, this improvement in the performance and cost effectiveness of the warehousing environment can often be implemented transparently to the other stages in the supply chain.
RubiKon’s warehouse expertise includes:
- Selecting and implementing ERP and WMS software.
- Warehouse design and layout including cross docking optimisation and LIFO/FIFO.
- Fleet management.
- Inventory management using RFID, pick-to-light and voice recognition.
- Outbound and inbound processing.
- Picking and Putaway strategies.
- Pallet storage systems.
- Hazardous material environments.
- Safe work practices.