We will visit your parts storeroom to assess the current layout and deliver a practical, customer-centered game plan for improved material flow. Our approach is structured, efficient, and collaborative:

Pre-visit preparation

• Confirm objectives and priorities with you (e.g., faster picking, reduced stockouts, safety, space for growth).

• Request any existing floor plans, inventory lists, part families, and usage/turnover data to review before arriving.

• Schedule a time that minimizes disruption to operations.

  On-site assessment (visual inspection + data verification)

• Walk the entire storeroom with your key staff to observe current layout, storage types, workstations, and traffic patterns.

• Map room dimensions, aisle widths, shelving and bin heights, door and dock locations, and obstruction points.

• Identify high-use vs low-use areas by physically verifying picks and replenishment points; confirm against your usage data.

• Inspect labeling, bin organization, part grouping, and any existing Kanban, min/max, or reorder systems.

• Note safety, ergonomic issues, housekeeping, and environmental concerns (lighting, humidity, temperature control).

• Photograph representative areas and problematic zones for documentation and later reference.

  Stakeholder input

• Interview staff who pick, restock, and receive parts to learn pain points, preferred workflows, and any process constraints.

• Capture preference details: labeling style, aisle numbering, part-family grouping rules, access restrictions, and any custom handling needs.

• Confirm performance metrics you want to improve (pick time, fill rate, inventory accuracy, travel distance).

  Analysis and flow mapping

• Create a current-state flow map showing movement of goods: receiving → putaway → storage → picking → staging → dispatch.

• Identify bottlenecks, dead zones, cross-traffic, and underused space.

• Use turnover and part-family data to propose product zoning: fast-moving (A), moderate (B), slow-moving (C), and special handling (hazardous, heavy, temperature-controlled).

• Calculate suggested pick-paths and expected travel distance reductions for common order profiles.

  Proposed layout/game plan

• Present a clear, preference-driven layout that reallocates zones to optimize accessibility for high-turn items and logical adjacency for related parts.

• Recommend specific storage types (shelf, bin, rack, drawer, pallet) sized to part dimensions and pick ergonomics.

• Propose aisle widths and equipment requirements (carts, ladders, order pickers) to support safe, efficient movement.

• Define labeling and identification standards: location IDs, shelf/bin labels, visual cues for zone boundaries, and part labeling format aligned with your preference.

• Suggest replenishment points and min/max/Kanban settings to minimize stockouts and overstock.

• Offer a staged implementation plan broken into phases to keep operations running: quick wins (low-cost changes), medium changes (re-labeling, re-zoning), and major changes (racking, layout shifts).

• Provide a timeline and resource estimate for each phase, including labor, materials, and any expected downtime.

  Performance measures and training

• Define KPIs to track success (average pick time, orders per hour, travel distance, inventory accuracy, stockout rate).

• Recommend a monitoring cadence and a short trial period to measure improvements and fine-tune the plan.

• Provide a brief training outline for staff on new layout, picking routes, and labeling conventions to ensure adoption.

  Deliverables

• A written report summarizing findings, photos, current-state map, and the recommended layout/game plan with phased implementation steps.

• A prioritized action list with estimated costs and expected benefits for each item.

• Optional: on-site assistance during implementation and a follow-up visit to validate results and adjust as needed.

Our goal is to deliver a tailored, practical plan that respects your preferences, minimizes disruption, and measurably improves the flow of materials through your storeroom.

Price to be determined depending on scope and location.