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QGI’s warehousing
and procurement/inventory solutions will
ensure that your facilities are competitively
and cost-effectively positioned and that
your investments in equipment, people, and
inventory management systems are returning
maximum returns while maintaining the desired
level of customer service.
Efficiency assessment
QGI can provide a thorough
analysis of the flow of materials into,
through, and out of your warehouse operations.
Our process analysis will target: unnecessary
product movement; inefficient storage systems;
materials handling equipment selection and
utilization; and space utilization in order
to streamline your operations.
Our experts have experience
in the assessment of a wide variety of warehousing
systems including; automated storage systems,
conveyor systems, robotics systems, barcode
identification systems, a wide variety of
direct materials packaging and handling
systems and paperless order management processes.
Location and network
analysis
Using a combination of
location-optimization tools and experience,
QGI can assist clients to identify the best
distribution network to meet customer service
requirements at the lowest cost.
Our in depth analysis will
fully examine such factors as: customer
service requirements; direct and indirect
labour costs; utilities; occupancy including
lease/buy decisions; transportation cost
and service factors; and inventory carrying
expense.
Inventory modeling
and optimization
We review your current
purchasing and inventory replenishment rules
and processes and apply both proven techniques
and models such as: statistical demand forecasting,
inventory segmentation and economic order
quantity analysis.
- Map the current purchasing and inventory
management process
- Assess current demand forecasting
techniques and accuracy
- Determine current inventory carrying
cost
- Assess trade-off decisions on purchasing
/ inventory quantity and frequency
- Segment inventory based upon ABC
analysis
- Establish customer service, inventory
and replenishment strategies, by class
of inventory and or customer.
As with all elements of
a total logistics cost and service assessment,
the interrelationships amongst all elements
must be taken into account. Trade-offs between:
inventory, transportation, warehousing and
customer service will be considered in determining
the optimal solution for your organization.
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