Supply Chain - Warehouse Automation
Automating warehouse operations can be an attractive supply chain option for many businesses, offering low staffing requirements, efficient logistics operations and accurate service delivery.
However, many automated solutions ultimately fail to deliver the anticipated benefits. This is generally because the requirements are not correctly specified at the start of project, or because the business’ supply chain needs change.
For success, the right team needs to be involved throughout the project and the solution needs to be considered as part of an overall supply chain strategy. Appropriate technology must be selected from the range of automated equipment available.
Total Logistics has extensive experience in designing, specifying and implementing both automated and manual warehouses.
Total Logistics provides practical strategic supply chain consultancy across all industry sectors throughout Europe and the rest of the world. For more information contact us on +44 (0)118 977 3027, or send an e-mail to info@total-logistics.eu.com.
This Supply Chain glossary article was last updated on 8th November 2007
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