Warehouse optimization
Matyi, Michal (2015)
Matyi, Michal
Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015060912888
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015060912888
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Abstract
The thesis Warehouse Optimization BEDNARFMT was focused on warehouse analysis. The main objective was to propose solutions how to improve warehouse operations The management of the company BEDNARFMT was not satisfied because there were many issues and constrains with warehouse operations. The company was struggling with increased inventory levels because their business activities were increasing as well.
Analysis of warehousing related literature was used for theoretical framework which served as a foundation for the empirical part of thesis. The study was initiated with recognition of the problem. In the beginning, all warehouses were analysed and the main constrains were identified. In order to propose the solutions for improvement, several meetings and brainstorming sessions were held. With these meetings it was easier to identify the problems and propose the optimal solution.
After the warehouse analysis, the main problem was recognized in marketing warehouses. The operations there were unorganized and lacking any proper inventory management or warehouse management system. In that state, the marketing department was unable to satisfy the demand of warehouse customers, mostly sales representatives, for marketing related products. During the meetings, two options for improvement were motioned – to move promotional products to spare parts warehouse and facilitate the responsibilities for marketing department. The second option was to perform a complete reorganization of current warehouses.
After considering all pros and cons, second option was chosen as the most advantageous one. The proposal included new warehouse layout, WMS implementation, development of a location system and a solution how to prioritize inventory items. The second option also considered continuous improvement and quality management systems. Although the main objective was accomplished – the solution how to improve the warehouse operations were presented – some of the improvements (ABC analysis) could not be performed because at that moment the company could not provide relevant data for it.
The thesis Warehouse Optimization BEDNARFMT was focused on warehouse analysis. The main objective was to propose solutions how to improve warehouse operations The management of the company BEDNARFMT was not satisfied because there were many issues and constrains with warehouse operations. The company was struggling with increased inventory levels because their business activities were increasing as well.
Analysis of warehousing related literature was used for theoretical framework which served as a foundation for the empirical part of thesis. The study was initiated with recognition of the problem. In the beginning, all warehouses were analysed and the main constrains were identified. In order to propose the solutions for improvement, several meetings and brainstorming sessions were held. With these meetings it was easier to identify the problems and propose the optimal solution.
After the warehouse analysis, the main problem was recognized in marketing warehouses. The operations there were unorganized and lacking any proper inventory management or warehouse management system. In that state, the marketing department was unable to satisfy the demand of warehouse customers, mostly sales representatives, for marketing related products. During the meetings, two options for improvement were motioned – to move promotional products to spare parts warehouse and facilitate the responsibilities for marketing department. The second option was to perform a complete reorganization of current warehouses.
After considering all pros and cons, second option was chosen as the most advantageous one. The proposal included new warehouse layout, WMS implementation, development of a location system and a solution how to prioritize inventory items. The second option also considered continuous improvement and quality management systems. Although the main objective was accomplished – the solution how to improve the warehouse operations were presented – some of the improvements (ABC analysis) could not be performed because at that moment the company could not provide relevant data for it.