Warehouse efficiency
Warehouse optimisation from the real flow to the indicators.
JPL OPS analyses processes, times, work distribution and data to detect what is limiting a warehouse’s capacity and productivity.
Contact JPL OPSHow can warehouse productivity be improved?
The flow must be observed, activities measured and work balanced before deciding where to intervene.
Process analysis distinguishes value-adding tasks, non-value-added activities and idle times that remain hidden in daily operations.
- Picking, travel and process times
- Balancing of positions or workstations
- Non-value-added activities and idle time
Which variables explain warehouse capacity?
Capacity depends on flow, occupancy, resources, activity levels and the rules used to plan and execute work.
A shared operating model helps relate these factors to stock, service, costs and performance by activity.
- Capacity and occupancy
- Resources, shifts and standards
- Stock, service and operating costs
How can a WMS support better management?
A WMS provides movements, inventory and productivity data, but this data must become indicators linked to operational decisions.
JPL OPS determines the origin of each data point and can combine it with ERP, TMS, time tracking, Data Warehouse or other sources to obtain a traceable view of operations.
- Movements and inventory
- Productivity and activity by process
- KPI automation and traceability
Related case studies
Operational improvement applied to real situations.
These published case studies show how JPL OPS analyses processes, implements changes and measures their effect.
Logistics
Productivity control in a logistics centre
Digitised data and productivity control in a logistics centre to explain efficiency losses and improve operating margin by 6.2%.
View case studyRetail logistics
Line balancing in a retail logistics centre
Process flow, timing and non-value-added activity analysis to balance workstations and improve logistics process efficiency by 30%.
View case studyWarehouse information
From WMS data to action on the front line.
ACTIONER connects WMS and other sources, automates indicators and sends prioritised actions to the people responsible on a mobile phone, PDA or tablet.
Explore ACTIONERWarehouse operations
Let’s review the flow, times and information available.
Tell us what is currently limiting your warehouse’s capacity, service or productivity.
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