PROJECT 2
Programme Manager, Automated Design & Build – Educational Resources NDC
Size: 200 000 sq ft
20 000 SKUs residing at 5 operations
Affected 100s of employees
120 000 ASRS locations
100 accessions per hour per crane
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Aim
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Design and specification of physical warehouse, condensing five existing operations into one “super logistics hub”
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Identification of appropriate land for development
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Tender process for automation and other key packages, resulting in adoption of mini-load crane Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
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Design of new Head Office (c200 people), implementing requisite culture and professionalism to physical surroundings
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Aggressive migration plan, to be aligned with concurrent ERP deployment programme
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Approach
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Lean team established to consider best practice in logistics and operations
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Partnership with tenant agents and consultants to develop solutions and specifications
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Verified ASRS credentials through reference site visits and solution walkthroughs
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Engaged interior designers to identify principles of required space planning for offices
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Managed project governance, ensuring alignment between build, fit out, systems & processes
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Managed project finance, reconciling with business case
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Achievements
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Despite some challenging data, suitable, flexible solution developed and refined
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Solid partnerships established within the business and supply chain
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Controlled closure of existing sites, through open communications and clear go/no go strategy