THE NEW WAREHOUSE What has changed within the 4 walls 9 Feb 2011 Presented by: Rami Ghandour – Span Group 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
The warehouse of the future 9 Feb 2011 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
The era of large orders Up until recently, some common warehouse design criteria were… Design layout principals (Storage, Storage Storage) Process flow (Receiving, Picking, Packing, Loading, Shipping) Maximize height, reduce aisle width, minimize non storage footprint Pallet Racking types (Selective/Drive In/Mobile) A relatively small shelving area allocated for piece picking Warehouse Horse Power was described by CBM capacity or Pallet Position count 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
A typical warehouse used to look like this 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
The era of small orders New changes in consumer behavior, convergence of Omni channel and the rise in E-commerce traffic has led to Demand for larger Receiving Areas, Return Inspection & re conditioning and VAS on the Inbound side Larger piece picking area. Each/SU picking is on the rise Order Consolidation area is gaining corporate attention and becoming the heart of the warehouse Packing area is taking the shape of an assembly line Pallet racking is loosing grounds to all sorts of shelving, sorting and VAS newly created areas. Warehouses are refit to reduce fulfillment cost and to rely less on labor. New WH designs are now based on agility and scalability 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
The new warehouse 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Picking solutions summary Picking GTP Automation Semi Automated Manual Batch pick AGV’s ASRS Pick-To-Light Autonomous Shuttle & Multi Carousels, Vertica Pallet & Mini load Robots shuttle l Lift Modules 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Walking is one of the major inefficiencies in warehouses Major part of a warehouse cost is labor. What are most laborers doing in a warehouse? WALKING Reducing the walk and will - Reduce the cost of preparing orders - Increase efficiency in warehouse - Shorten order processing time 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
How to cope with the challenges • Reduce Walking Time • Batch pick orders using smart carts (voice and/or light technology) and sort SKU directly into totes or cartons • (Pick and Pack) 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
How to cope with the challenges • Reduce Walking Time • Batch pick by SKU into totes using conveyor systems, diverting totes to Put-To-Light packing stations for sorting SKUs to their respective order 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
How to cope with the challenges The era of fulfilment How to cope with the new challenges 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Why fulfilling E commerce orders is too challenging Increase in the volume of small orders High number of SKU’s Returns are on the rise Customizing orders (Happy BD , Gift wrapping) Special handling (Fragile, Temp. Ctrl., Intl. Shipping) Delivery time is under pressure Order packing to different brands or multi size cartons Inability to predict growth 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Gift Wrapping stations 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Fragile & Special packaging instructions for international shipments 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Amazon packaging lines? 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
How the packing area is affected by E commerce • Packing Area is taking the shape of an assembly line • Multiple processes in one area – Apply order personalization requests (previous slide) – Pack into final outbound container (Bag, Box, Tote) – Bagging machine , Carton forming machine or both – Insert invoice or use In-Line print insertor – Box/Carton sealing machine – Manual or In line weighting and dimensioning stations – Manual or In-line shipping label applicator 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Carton Erectors start to make their way to warehouses 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
In line carton sealer 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Dimensioning and weighing stations for accurate courier billing 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
In-Line Shipping label applicator 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Welcome to the new packing area in a warehouse 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Warehouse of the future 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
Thank You Rami Ghandour Span Group +971-55-603-1433 span-group.com 10 th Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 22 Nov 2017 www.sclgsummit.org
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