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Logistics planning

Holistic planning for efficient logistics

Customized logistics planning -
A holistic view of your logistics.

Diligent logistics planning is the basis for every successful logistics project. Starting with a logistics concept that is designed to select the most cost-efficient and customized solution, we lay the foundation for our customer's project to succeed. The logistics consulting specialists at EPG CONSULTING are intimately familiar with the requirements of companies for efficient logistics planning. That is why we consider all possible applications and uses - both proven and new technologies - in the concept phase to find the best solution. We also include current strategic trends, such as Logistics 4.0. Logistics planning is always manufacturer-independent and neutral with a view to finding the most economically appropriate solution. For the customer, that means maximum transparency for the individual components of the system – whether material flow, storage technology or the degree of automation.

The entire supply chain in view

Logistics planning from a single source

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From the planning phase to the design in 3 steps.

As a logistics expert, we work with you from defining your logistics goals to designing the warehouse. 

1) Basis of planning

  • Definition of tasks and objectives (target status) and record of requirements and custom specifications
  • Identification of the variants to be considered and definition of the priorities and business objectives (e.g. budget and cost savings)
  • Evaluation criteria for comparing variants and record of actual status of relevant logistics data and processes

2) Analysis + evaluation

  • Data preparation and plausibility checks, as well as analysis and evaluation
  • Calculation of quantity structures and key figures, and projection of actual data onto the target data basis
  • Planning data and analysis as the basis for creating the concept variant(s)

3) Design

1) Organization

Target work sequences, processes and material flows

2) Technology

Choice and assignment of logistics technology

3) Dimensioning

Key figure-based dimensioning of the system

4) Budgeting

Investment and operating cost estimate, as well as approximate scheduling

5) Comparison of variants

Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the concept variants

6) Recommendation

Recommendation of the preferred variant

References.

One-stop logistics solutions across all industries.

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Logistics consulting, logistics planning, logistics concepts.

Benefit from our experienced experts at EPG CONSULTING. Discover unseen potential in your logistics. Professional logistics and warehouse planning will help you. We support you through the strategic, tactical and operational phase of planning. Working with you, we define the long-term general conditions, design all the processes in such a way that the defined goals are achieved and make sure that everything runs smoothly for your operational logistics planning. If required, we also handle coordination and negotiation with suppliers, following a neutral and manufacturer-independent process. We make sure that the logistics at your company remain competitive, all while keeping an eye on logistics costs and long-term investment planning.

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Consulting

  • Development of custom warehouse and logistics strategies
  • Feasibility studies
  • Logistics and IT consulting
  • Benchmarking
  • Outsourcing and insourcing concepts

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Planning

  • Analysis of potentials
  • Site planning
  • Warehouse and logistics planning
  • Upgrades and retrofits
  • Tendering and awarding of contracts

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Implementation

  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Support when your warehouse is put into operation, and during the inspection/approval process
  • Ongoing support and optimization

Professional logistics planning: Deploying strategy for greater quality and efficiency.

Many factors play a role in logistics and warehouse planning. It is important to identify them and get a holistic view, as the only way to benefit from efficient logistics management and to secure the long-term economic success of your company:

Logistics location

Based on your supplier and customer structures and taking into account your internal structures (e.g. number of warehouses and production sites), we develop the optimum location for logistics (center of gravity analysis), supported by software and using smart algorithms. For warehouse planning, we also take into account the existing transport infrastructure and fuel consumption, always with the aim of finding the most cost-efficient location.

Warehouse planning

At the beginning of the project, we work with you to determine your requirements within strategic logistics planning phase. We define the items to be stored and the material flow and include the external and other limiting factors at your company in our analysis.

Outline

The most important job for warehouse planning is to define quantity structures. This is the basis for the tactical phase down the line and involves taking a careful look at your items and your stock and transaction data. The phase ends with rough planning and an outline of your warehouse.

Detailed planning

Operational logistics planning begins with detailed planning. This is followed by preparation of the tender documents and the catalogs of requirements for the storage, transport and IT systems.

Results achieved in previous warehouse and logistics planning projects.

Warehouse planning and logistics planning.

Planning a new finished goods warehouse

Brief: Space and capacity planning of a finished goods warehouse for paints in Germany

Result: Reduction of storage and logistics space by 40% compared to original planning and creation of 15% more storage capacity. Total saving of 2 million Euros in construction costs.

Planning a new distribution centre for a leading food retailer in Dubai

Brief: Planning a distribution centre to supply 50 of the company's branches and integration of online retail

Result: 7 years (calculated) amortization period and 15% ROI (Return on Investment)

Planning a new logistics concept for a leading winery in Germany

Brief: Planning a new fully automatic high-bay warehouse with fully automatic production supply and disposal by automated guided vehicles

Result: Approx. 850,000 Euros in savings on operational logistics costs per year

Questions and answers on all aspects of logistics planning.

Are there any questions left unanswered? We will be happy to answer the most frequently asked ones briefly and concisely. Should you require detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Logistics planning, to be successful in the longer term, has to start with a holistic view of existing conditions. It is based on a concept that begins from the status quo to develop a customized solution. All possible applications and uses of proven and new technologies are also considered to exploit full potential. All the current trends are included in the concept as well. In the planning phase, EPG CONSULTING experts also use state-of-the-art tools to look at potential optimization from all angles, even before a new logistics center is implemented. This includes methods such as material flow simulation, e.g. in the EPG HOLODECK, as well as predictive analytics to develop warehouse planning predictively.

The aim is to get the most out of logistics by implementing optimization measures, thereby significantly increasing productivity and efficiency, no matter whether you are planning a new logistics center or want to put your existing infrastructure to the test. Sometimes even minor adjustments in intralogistics are worthwhile to achieve high potential savings. EPG CONSULTING's experts also support you to plan your logistics to match demand, e.g. when planning new logistics real estate.

Logistics planning only makes sense as a way to achieve goals and business success if you have defined a strategy in advance. The defined, strategic approach is the basis for all future steps. We support you through the strategic, tactical and operational phase of planning.

Companies that have planned their logistics with EPG CONSULTING very soon see significant savings. A 40% reduction in storage and logistics space and therefore the creation of 15% more storage capacity with a total saving of 2 million euros in construction costs is just one example. Please contact us for an analysis of your optimisation potential!

Experts who deal with the requirements for efficient logistics planning on a daily basis are the partner of choice when you want to start your project. EPG CONSULTING, for example, has many years of experience and has already successfully implemented a large number of projects. Together, we will develop a custom concept for professional warehouse planning.

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Discover non-utilised possibilities.

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