Warehouse visibility to drive operational efficiency
A leading pharmaceutical company experiencing rapid growth and expanding operations at its primary manufacturing facility sought to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. To support this momentum, the company planned to introduce two new external warehouses and sought an optimized approach to seamlessly manage inventory across all locations. With a decentralized structure that empowered each warehouse with significant decision-making autonomy, the organization recognized the opportunity to strengthen collaboration and implement a unified, efficient inventory management system.
Ambition: optimizing inventory control and space utilization
Maximizing warehouse space at the manufacturing facility was essential to support the company’s expanding operations. Achieving precise inventory control and optimal space utilization was key to meeting growing demand efficiently. Additionally, enhancing the consistency of stock level and expiry date tracking across all warehouse locations presented a valuable opportunity to prevent stockouts, minimize waste, and drive operational excellence.
How we helped
We supported with the roll out of a custom tool to streamline warehouse moves and enhance coordination among stakeholders. This tool allowed for real-time tracking of stock levels, expiry dates, and pallet costs, providing visibility across internal and external warehouses. We helped develop a training program and supported the company in training for key users to ensure the tool’s effective implementation. By collaborating with stakeholders, we optimized warehouse capacity utilization and established a more cohesive inventory management strategy.
Results
The implementation of the new tool led to optimized warehouse capacity utilization, improved inventory management, and reduced operational costs. The tool’s capability to monitor pallet costs and track stock levels and expiry dates contributed to better decision-making and cost efficiency. Positive feedback from key users highlighted the tool’s effectiveness in streamlining operations, supporting the client’s goal of a robust, scalable warehouse management system.
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