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Business Solutions -> Delivered
Suite 405 Waukesha, WI 53186
Business Solutions -> Delivered
Distribution and logistics form the backbone of effective customer service, and it is often also the largest expense for a business. So, what are you doing to drive improvement? Where do you even start?
Our consultants will get results using our four-step improvement flow.
Our experience shows us you must focus on product flow and logistics to improve an operation. What does that mean?
Product Flow Analysis —> How efficiently does a product enter, stow, and exit your facility? This is what we call VELOCITY. It is the critical measurement for a distribution operation. Once defined and measured you can be compared to other distributors and unlock insights into your own operation. Our advisors will help every step of the way!
Logistics Assessment —> How efficient is the transport of goods to and from your facility? We will complete an assessment of your current logistics operations, document your domestic logistics footprint, introduce measurements, make improvement recommendations, and assist with implementation.
SEE BELOW FOR COMPLETED PROJECT EXAMPLES
Project Example – Distribution
Automated Receiving System
Specified, identified and then implemented automated receive and sort system to accommodate container offloading of mixed SKUs (up to 120 SKUs)
Count and receive software – PO FIFO
Auto palletize system – 12,500 different TI-HI’s
Eliminated $1.25M in annual labor expense and improved inventory accuracy
Project Example – Distribution
Scan, Label Apply, and Manifest
eCommerce and parcel fulfillment solution capable of handling 20,000 packages daily
Automated API feedback with all parcel carriers, automated dimensional weight system created “hands-free” flow
Improved freight expense – exactness
Eliminated $0.75M in annual labor and increased on-time performance for parcel service to 100%
Project Example – Distribution
Directed Put-Away and Single Aisle Simultaneous Zone Picking
Hard allocation of pallets triggered by receipt; placed closest to pick bin
Replenishment triggered in waves based on open slotting
Single Aisle One-piece flow picking based on Outbound Order demand – Sort to palletize and complete
Reduced total picking process labor (put-away, picking, replenishment) by 40%, $1.75M
Reduced total leased vehicle fleet from 57 to 24; saving another $0.40k every year
Project Example – Logistics
Freight Integration – LTL/TL
Developed integrated freight management process for all inbound freight across the world.
Integrated 3rd party portal “RATELINX” with SAP, Oracle, and many other ERPs
Automated commercial paperwork
Partnered with RATELINX to Increase tariff discounts and save 5% on domestic LTL freight
Project Example – Logistics
Inbound Freight Savings
Volume shipper from multiple foreign ports to multiple US ports
Negotiated landed freight savings with NVOCCs and with Steam Ship Lines
Used Ocean Shipping process flow and broker assistance to automate activity under one roof
Saved $1.2M annually
Project Example – Logistics
Logistics Footprint Analysis
Develop heat map considering all OB freight modes for $500M revenue retail distributor
Calculate miles travelled for each shipping type (Pre-Pay, Pre-Pay + ADD, Collect, etc…).
Layout and cost new alignment to minimize freight expense and fixed overhead.
Created implementation plan to support client; saved $5.5M in annual expense
