Our warehousing and logistics experts will work with you to understand your business and offer guidance on the best warehouse automation technology tailored to your unique business needs. This will ensure your business remains competitive and adaptable to changing market demands.
No two warehouse automation systems are the same – features vary from vendor to vendor. There also isn’t a one size fits all approach to warehouse automation – where Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) may be suitable for one business, an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) may be more suitable for another.
Our expert consultants will evaluate your specific business needs, assess different technologies, and recommend the best automation solutions for your warehouse. We’ll ensure the chosen system enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and aligns with your operational goals to drive productivity and competitiveness.
Our expert logistics consultants will work with you from the very start to understand your unique business needs and provide recommendations on the right warehouse automation system. Here’s how we’ll approach it:
We’ll begin by evaluating your warehouse’s specific requirements and operational challenges. This step involves understanding the goals, current inefficiencies, and desired outcomes to ensure the selected technology aligns with business objectives.
We’ll conduct thorough research on available warehouse automation technologies. As part of this we’ll compare features, benefits, and limitations of various vendors to identify potential solutions that match your needs.
We’ll then assess the shortlisted technologies through demos, trials, and case studies and evaluate their performance, compatibility with existing systems, and ease of integration.
The costs and potential ROI of the selected technologies will then be analysed. We’ll consider both initial investment and long-term savings to ensure the solution is financially viable.
We’ll then develop a detailed implementation plan that includes timelines, resources, and training. Ensure a smooth transition by preparing for potential challenges and establishing clear milestones.
After implementation, we’ll continuously monitor the performance of the new system and collect feedback, measure KPIs and make necessary adjustments to optimise the technology’s effectiveness and maximise benefits.
– Paul Roughley, Group Operations Director, CMS
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are self-navigating robots designed to transport products within warehouses and manufacturing facilities. They enhance efficiency by optimising material flow, reducing labour costs, and minimising human error. AMRs adapt to dynamic environments, improve safety, and support scalability, making them invaluable for modern logistics operations.
If your business needs a highly flexible automation solution, AMRs may be the ideal choice, offering adaptability and efficiency improvements tailored to dynamic operational needs.
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) are computer-controlled systems that automatically place and retrieve items from storage locations. They help businesses by maximising storage density, increasing efficiency, and reducing labour costs. ASRS improve inventory accuracy and speed up order fulfilment, enhancing overall warehouse productivity.
If you operate in a high-density storage environment, an ASRS may be the ideal solution for your business as they maximise storage efficiency by automating the placement and retrieval of items, reducing space requirements and labour costs.
Selecting a warehouse automation system can be complex due to the variety of technologies and vendors available. Our experts will help to ensure you choose the right system tailored to your specific operational needs and goals. Our consultants will provide insights into the latest advancements, perform cost-benefit analyses, and ensure seamless integration with existing processes to avoid costly mistakes and maximise your ROI.
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are self-navigating robots used for transporting products within dynamic environments such as warehouses and manufacturing facilities. They adapt to changes, optimise material flow, and reduce labour costs. In contrast, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) are fixed systems designed for high-density storage environments. They automate the storage and retrieval process, maximising space utilisation and ensuring precise handling of items. AMRs offer flexibility and scalability, while ASRS provides efficient, high-density storage solutions.
Warehouse automation systems offer numerous benefits, including increased efficiency and productivity by automating repetitive tasks. They enhance accuracy and reduce human error in inventory management and order fulfilment. These systems optimise space utilisation and improve storage density, leading to cost savings.
Automation also enables real-time inventory tracking and better data analytics, supporting informed decision-making. Additionally, they enhance workplace safety by reducing manual handling of heavy items and creating a more streamlined workflow.
Our homewares client was growing at 5% CPGR, and was hitting capacity constraints at each peak period. They needed a long term automation solution to support their growth, reduce headcount and also improve the warehousing cost to serve, which is exactly what we delivered.
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