Challenge Operational Requirements
Improve productivity, increase accuracy, improve handling
Achieve the Perfect Order and invest in systems
Increase productivity, improve utilisation of space, staff and
equipment
Cost reduction
Sales via multiple channels and increase in
smaller orders
Shorter order lead times
Proliferation of SKU
Fluctuations in demand
Increasing cost of energy and
environmental challenges
Labour cost and availability
Data accuracy and speed of transfer
Improved picking strategies such as bulk picking and greater
use of technology
Improve processes and increase productivity
Improved use of equipment such as carousels, A Frames and
flow racks
Flexible working hours and improved forecasting
Manage energy more efficiently, better use of waste
Staff retention through excellent working conditions,
flexible hours, training and improved productivity
Introduce Warehouse management system and real time
data transfer
Key Warehouse Challenges (Adapted from Dematic)