Increased through-put by 50%. Individual packer efficiency now 66% higher.
Rocket Consulting helped Laithwaite's to reduce distribution costs while increasing efficiency and turnover.
The Challenge
Laithwaite's previously operated out of two distribution centres and 70% of the distribution operation was outsourced, they needed to reduce distribution costs and increase efficiency and turnover, whilst improving quality and control.
The Solution
Rocket designed a state of the art warehouse system for Laithwaite's new distribution centre, with high level automation controlled by the SAP ERP Warehouse Management.
Business Outcomes
Enhanced management control
Improved business logic in decisions and control
Efficiency and through-put increased
Improved accuracy
Additional value added services
Allows operation in very narrow aisles, further improving efficiency
"As a result of the new SAP ERP warehouse management system that Rocket developed for us we now have a highly productive and accurate warehouse meeting customer needs, and we have been able to increase our through-put by 50%. The new system has way exceeded our expectations".