The purpose of a layout diagnosis is to audit your distribution operations, evaluate your performance at the operational level and compare yourself to best practices in your industry. The goal is to offer the best possible service to your customers. To do this, we will perform a :

• Modeling of the key elements of the layout and the systems used;
• Assessment of current storage capacity;
• Comparison of your workforce utilization to industry standards;
• Analysis of warehouse operations to determine needs;
• Identify areas of improvement on the current layout and benchmark best practices;
• Identification of design criteria based on company forecasts.

Warehouse design and optimization refers to the process of creating or improving the layout and operations in order to maximize its efficiency and productivity in inventory management, minimizing warehouse costs and profitability while reducing overall investment costs. This involves a :

• Design of a 2D or 3D plan that maximizes the warehouse productivity and space capacity;
• Research and selection of applicable handling and storage equipment based on product and inventory profiles;
• Optimization of the layout and compliance with the rules of operational safety and infrastructure of a building (fire, lighting, security, etc.);
• Development of recommendations (scenarios and concepts) following industry best practices;
• Detailed layout plan;
• Process re-engineering;
• Budget and planning;
• Comparative scenario analysis and selection.

The development of warehousing and material handling equipment specifications and the selection of suppliers is a critical process for a company carrying out its design facility project. It involves identifying and defining the requirements for a product or service, and then selecting the most appropriate supplier to provide it. By using experts, this allows you to complete your projects with minimal risk and superior quality. The key elements in the realization of this project are the :

• Development of specifications and technical estimates for equipment;
• Pre-qualification of equipment and suppliers meeting minimum criteria;
• Coordination of specific design development;
• Finalization of the budget for the selection of the supplier and the automation system
• Development of the implementation plan, evaluation of tasks, effort, required internal and external expertise, technology integration plan and contingency plan.

The support in the implementation of our recommendations and the various follow-ups can represent a complex set of tasks. It refers to several technical elements, planning, coordination and meticulous execution. Overall, this type of project requires :

• Coordination of the installation of the various elements of the final warehouse layout with the chosen suppliers (architects, contractors, equipment suppliers, etc.);
• Setting up a project team with a management and orientation committee;
• Collaborative approach of the different teams;
• Identification of participants, skills, monitoring tools and communication process;
• Development and execution of the change management plan;
• Inspection of the installations and validation of the initial specifications;
• Punctual support following the installations.

The search for business partners requires an exhaustive study and work. With the help of our network, GCL Group is able to identify specialized companies according to your needs. By choosing the right partner with an experienced team, you will be able to concentrate on your core business while ensuring the continuity of your operations.

We assist you in identifying and selecting the right 3PL partner by following a structured process, recommending the best warehouse solution for your needs that involves:

• Preliminary selection of suppliers and 3PLs applicable to your industry;
• Creation of a specification based on your business needs;
• Creation of a decision matrix;
• Partner selection and relationship management.