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October, 2023
Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Navigating the Evolving Supply Chn Landscape
Falconi has helped numerous companies enhance their productivity through optimized dly routines and streamlined processes. As we face unprecedented challenges in the supply chn due to the lingering impacts of the pandemic and macroeconomic fluctuations, warehouse management becomes an even more critical aspect of business operations.
The landscape for commercial real estate is experiencing a remarkable shift - U.S. vacancy rates reached a multi-decade low of 3.1 in Q4 2022 Prologis Research. Despite the anticipation of new construction adding additional space by mid-2023, markets outside a few exceptional regions are seeing a shortage that keeps rental prices inflated and materials and financing costs elevated.
Moreover, with a tight labor market showing unemployment rates just above 4 and contributing to wage inflation reaching an average of $18.39hour U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, retning skilled personnel presents its own set of challenges for businesses. The warehouses, already operating at peak capacity with space utilization levels climbing to 86.3, are under even greater pressure due to the surge in e-commerce demands that have increased customer expectations for service speed and quality.
These pressures underscore the significance of efficient warehouse management strategies:
Maximizing Space Utilization: Leveraging vertical space through updated racking systems, enhancing equipment like forklifts, and reviewing material flows and picking strategies can significantly boost productivity.
Technology Integration: Deploying advanced tools such as Warehouse Management Systems WMS, data analytics, process mining, and robotics can automate tasks and improve accuracy.
Outsourcing Logistics Support: Engaging third-party logistics providers 3PLs can assist in mntning operational performance levels while supporting growth.
Falconi has successfully implemented these strategies for numerous companies, delivering substantial improvements:
A global food and beverage manufacturer witnessed a 20+ improvement across warehouse KPIs within the first year after adopting best practices following process benchmarking at lighthouse facilities.
At another consumer goods manufacturer, a pilot program focused on process productivity resulted in a 27 increase in warehouse productivity alongside a 20 reduction in road freight costs.
Critical Steps for Sustnable Growth:
Diagnosing Material Flows: Understanding the current state of operations and optimizing layouts to maximize space utilization forms the foundation.
Process Transformation: Implementing better measurement systems, process standards, policies, and governance ensures a clear path towards efficiency improvements beyond the immediate challenges.
Technology Roadmap for Automation: Defining strategies that reduce reliance on manual tasks during peak demand periods enhances stability and flexibility, preparing your warehouse for future disruptions.
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With over 40 years of operational excellence across diverse sectors including food beverage, agribusiness, steel metals, construction Real Estate, financial services, our team at Falconi is equipped with the expertise needed to diagnose, design, and implement transformative plans. We leverage more than 400 technology partners to support you from diagnosis through implementation.
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