How bespoke intralogistics solutions are designed.
A bespoke intralogistics solution is designed around how your warehouse actually works. It starts with your operation and ends with a combination of trucks, storage, automation, software and support that fits it.
The most common mistake in a warehouse project is choosing equipment before understanding the workflow. A truck that looks right on a specification sheet can be wrong for your aisles. A racking layout that suits one stock profile can slow down another. And a like-for-like replacement simply repeats whatever wasn’t working in the first place.
How a bespoke solution is designed
Every project is different, but the way we approach it is consistent. Here is what’s involved, step by step.
1. Understand how your warehouse really works
Everything starts with analysis and consultation. We look at how goods flow through your site, where time and space are being lost, and what is holding the operation back. The recommendation comes from your workflow, not from a product catalogue.
2. Measure the site and model the options
Detailed site measurements mean decisions are made on facts rather than assumptions.
Where there is more than one way to solve a problem, we model them. layout modelling of different solutions can show that double-deep racking is a better fit than very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks. For automation, our simulation service estimates how many AGVs a facility needs before you commit to anything.
3. Involve the people who use it
The people operating the equipment notice things a survey can’t. For example, our customer Cold Move wanted its operators involved in choosing the specification. As this is a cold store set up. The trucks included heated cabs and ergonomic mini steering wheels on the counterbalance trucks.
4. Choose the right mix
Choosing the right mix of equipment is based around the operation, the type of goods, and what the main goals of the business are.
There is not a one-size-fits-all mechanism for materials handling equipment (MHE). Whether you have a small workforce, tight warehouse spaces or a specialist racking set-up, we ensure our solution considers all of these elements to get the best results for your business.
5. Implementation and maintenance
Our on-site support doesn’t stop after the solution is delivered. Our dedicated account manager will work with you to ensure everything is implemented to the agreed-upon specifications and will be on hand for any questions post-implementation. Throughout the process, you will be supported by our specialist teams in all areas. Whether that’s automation, racking, forklift trucks, or service.
The bottom line
A bespoke solution is designed to ensure optimal results for your warehouse. .
If you’re planning a change, whether that’s a new fleet, a new layout, or your first step into automation, start with a conversation about how your warehouse works. Our warehouse consultations will show you the concrete steps to make your warehouse work better and save money.
Book a warehouse consultation or get in touch with our team of specialists.