Transport, warehouse and inventory optimisation

Transport, warehouse and inventory optimisation

Transport optimisation

Utilising programs such as PTV Route Optimiser and DIPS we are able to optimize transport fleets and routes by analyzing deliveries, vehicle types and quantities, delivery times and locations.

If you are planning on opening new stores or servicing a new customer base we can show you the impact on your current fleet and operation.

We can determine what your overall cost to serve a particular customer is. How profitable a customer are they?

Typical areas that we will address are:

• what is the impact on the vehicle fleet of changing delivery frequencies?
• how many vehicles do you need for your base level of activity and how many to cover the peak?
• what is the cost of serving particular customers, geographic areas or delivery sizes?
• which carriers should you use, for what consignments, at which despatch locations?

See our case studies for more information.

Warehouse optimisation
A well-managed warehouse is now recognised as a potentially major source of competitive advantage as opposed to just another source of cost before product reaches the customer.

To achieve this competitive advantage, it is important to choose the right type of operation, processes and equipment and then understand and continuously improve performance through appropriate measures and controls.

Apprise consultants can assist you with optimizing your current warehouse operation, suggesting alternative strategies and assisting you to implement them.

Typical areas we can address are:

• What are the advantages of automation?
• What type of racking is best for your operation?
• Will voice picking improve your productivity?
• Is the warehouse laid out in the most efficient way?
• Are you operating with the optimum number of staff?
• Is the mhe you’re using correct for this application?

See our case studies for further information regarding our approach.

Inventory optimisation We can assist our clients with inventory optimisation, analysing stock holding, stock movements and customer ordering patterns to determine optimum stock levels.

There is a trade-off between holding too much stock and having to let your customer down as a result of the item not being available. Inventory can be a liability but it can also fulfill customer demand. Inventory optimisation is the key and a balance must be reached. Apprise Consulting can assist you with these issues.