Assignment 1-warehouse design (1)
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Assignment 1: Case Scenario: Warehouse Layout Redesign
You are a newly appointed logistics manager at a rapidly growing e-commerce company, "TechHaven,"
which specializes in electronics and gadgets. The company's success has led to a significant increase in
inventory, and the existing warehouse layout is no longer efficient. The management has tasked you with
redesigning the warehouse layout to optimize operations and accommodate future growth.
Warehouse Information:
Warehouse Size: 50,000 square feet
Inventory: A wide range of electronics and gadgets, including smartphones, laptops, accessories, and
more.
Current Layout: The warehouse follows a traditional layout with shelves, racks, and bins. However, it's
become cluttered and disorganized due to rapid expansion.
Challenges:
Inefficient Flow: Products often take longer to locate and pick, leading to delayed order fulfillment and
increased labour costs.
Limited Space: The current layout does not maximize the available space efficiently, which is critical for
future expansion.
Safety Concerns: Narrow aisles and haphazard storage pose safety risks for warehouse personnel.
Inventory Accuracy: The disorganized layout has resulted in inaccuracies and a higher risk of stockouts or
overstock situations.
Growth Projections: TechHaven expects a 30% growth in inventory over the next two years, making
scalability a key consideration.
Your Task:
Your task is to develop a warehouse layout plan that addresses these challenges and enhances the
overall efficiency of operations. In your project, consider the following aspects:
Product Segmentation: Determine how different product categories (e.g., smartphones, laptops,
accessories) should be organized within the warehouse.
Aisle Widths: Optimize aisle widths to ensure smooth movement of personnel, equipment, and goods
while maintaining safety standards.
Picking Strategies: Implement efficient picking strategies (e.g., batch picking, zone picking) to streamline
order fulfillment.
Storage Solutions: Evaluate the use of different storage solutions (e.g., pallet racking, shelving,
automated systems) based on the types of products and inventory volume.
Expansion Plan: Develop a layout that allows for future expansion without disrupting current operations.
Safety Measures: Incorporate safety measures to reduce accidents and injuries within the warehouse.
Assignment requirement:
Please use SMARTArt (word) or other tools to help you organize your warehouse.
There are numerous
shapes and sizes you can use. Prepare a detailed warehouse layout plan with diagrams, floor plans, and
explanations for your decisions. Justify your layout choices based on operational efficiency, safety, and
scalability. Present your project to the company's management for approval.
The writing assignment includes your layout and explains why you think this layout will deal with the
challenges. What is the tradeoff (dark side) for this strategy? Please note: You are presenting the project
to convince your CEO to adopt and make the new layout realistic and functional.
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