Aim

• Design and specification of physical warehouse, condensing five existing operations into one “super logistics hub”

• Identification of appropriate land for development

• Tender process for automation and other key packages, resulting in adoption of mini-load crane Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)

• Design of new Head Office (c200 people), implementing requisite culture and professionalism to physical surroundings

• Aggressive migration plan, to be aligned with concurrent ERP deployment programme

Approach

• Lean team established to consider best practice in logistics and operations

• Partnership with tenant agents and consultants to develop solutions and specifications

• Verified ASRS credentials through reference site visits and solution walkthroughs

• Engaged interior designers to identify principles of required space planning for offices

• Managed project governance, ensuring alignment between build, fit out, systems & processes

• Managed project finance, reconciling with business case

Achievements

• Despite some challenging data, suitable, flexible solution developed and refined

• Solid partnerships established within the business and supply chain

• Controlled closure of existing sites, through open communications and clear go/no go strategy