Operations Process & Facility Design
Operations process and facility design services include concept development, comparative analysis, detailed design and planning, and implementation management. We can provide these services for existing and new facilities ranging from partial to full turn-key solutions. Solutions can range from manual improvements through fully automated systems designed to meet the client’s budget, change management capabilities, and expectations. Since we are an independent consulting firm we provide unbiased equipment recommendations and strive to determine the optimal mix of technology for every project. Capabilities include:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Process Analysis (Value Stream Mapping, etc)
- Best Practices and Benchmarking Comparisons
- Gap Analysis
- Material Handling and Storage Equipment Concepts
- Facility Process Flow Analysis
- Space and Layout Design Optimization
- Concept Sketches and Block Layout Design
- Technology Analysis and Determination (RF, Pick to Light, Voice, etc…)
- Capacity & Utilization Analysis
- Staffing Analysis and Labor Utilization
- Product Profiling and Slotting Analysis
- Estimate Investment & Operating Costs by Concept
- Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis
- Project Management (augmentation, oversight, or turn-key)
CONCEPT VALIDATION
- Simulation Modeling
- Scenario Analysis & Comparisons
- Tuning, Validation & Sensitivity Analysis
- Implementation Impact Study
- Financial Investment Analysis
DETAILED DESIGNS
- Detailed Layout Design & Space Planning
- Traffic & Material Flow Integration
- Develop Process Flow Charts
- Standard Operating Procedure Development
- Location ID Schema & Naming
- Detailed Layout Drawings and Elevation Views
- Equipment and Services RFP Development
- RFP Response Comparative Analysis
- Supplier Evaluation & Selection
- Facility Planning / Building Design Coordination
IMPLEMENTATION
- Project Management Services
- Contract Management & Client Representation
- Equipment Installation Management & Oversight
- System Test Plans Development
- System Testing Management
- Unit, Integration, & User Acceptance Testing
- Training Development Planning & Management
- Go Live Support
- Ownership Transition Management
- Post-Implementation Performance Audit
- Quantitative and Qualitative Project Success Analysis (from baseline KPIs)