Warehouse cost reduction

Where costs arise

Labour, space, equipment and materials make up warehouse costs, but working methods also determine the total. Long picking routes, repeated handling, receiving errors and uneven workloads increase the effort needed to fulfil an order.

HelpLogistic analyses cost against work completed. We separate channels, order types and activities to compare similar operations, accounting for seasonality and customer requirements.

What we examine

We review receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing and returns. We assess shift organisation, labour requirements, use of space and equipment, and the quality of WMS data.

• Cost per unit or order and the cost of individual processes.
• Working hours, productivity and staffing against workload.
• Product placement, picking routes and unnecessary movements.
• The impact of errors, rework and overtime on total handling cost.

What you receive

We provide a breakdown of the main cost drivers and a prioritised improvement plan with investment requirements and measurement methods. We distinguish organisational improvements from investment in equipment, systems or automation.

We can support implementation and assess results against actual volumes. We review cost alongside timeliness and quality so that savings do not compromise service.