Warehouse design, robotics and automation
How can Extolla improve my distribution centre layout and design?
Extolla specialises in designing and optimising supply chains to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
We conduct comprehensive assessments of your current distribution facilities to identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, both now and in the future. Our approach includes:
- Strategy: Ensuring your distribution centre is in the optimal location to serve your customers
- Diagnostic: Conducting a baseline assessment to identify current issues and opportunities
- Analysis: Evaluating customer demand, stock on hand, seasonality, and transport needs
- Development: Identifying opportunities and projecting expected growth
- DC Design: Determining the required size and type of space needed
- Location: Deciding whether to stay, relocate, or choose a greenfield or brownfield site
- Optimisation: Assessing the suitability of automation and robotics
- Technology: Evaluating current software and integrations
- Financial: Analysing the return on investment and benefits
- Project Management: Implementing the plan from start to finish with comprehensive project management
Every project is unique, meaning Extolla develops tailored strategies that align with your unique requirements. We transform distribution centres (DCs) optimising your DC, focusing on operational and customer needs, minimising footprint, and reducing labour and costs.
By leveraging Extolla’s expertise, experience, and analytical tools, we’ll help you make pivotal decisions to maximise your distribution centre’s long-term efficiency.
Whether you are upgrading an existing facility or embarking on a new project, Extolla is your experienced partner in designing and transforming your distribution operations.
How can automation and robotics improve my business’ performance?
Automation and robotics revolutionise operations by taking over repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on strategic roles. This leads to quicker order fulfilment, increased customer satisfaction, and cost reduction. Robots enhance quality control and safety, offering speed and accuracy surpassing human capability. By adopting these technologies, your business gains predictable performance and scalability.
How can I make a robotics business case work?
With falling costs and the rise of role-specific robots, it’s now easier and more affordable to integrate robotics into your business. Identifying the optimal mix of physical and process automation for your operations is key. Robots excel in repetitive, precision tasks like assembly or packaging, improving safety and efficiency. Additionally, robots can optimise space usage in expensive areas, contributing to cost savings.
How can I ensure my DC design caters for growth?
Understanding your growth sources and order profiles is key to facility optimisation. Maximising your existing distribution centre’s vertical space and reducing aisle width can greatly increase capacity. Future-proof your facility by balancing footprint, height, cost, throughput, and the expandability of automation solutions. This balance is driven by ROI and factors such as growth drivers, facility layout, space optimisation, and narrow aisle consideration.
