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Improved
service, reduced costs and enhanced performance are the goals
of all warehousing and distribution operations. Using these
areas for competitive advantage requires real focus on proper
planning and continuous improvement.
Warehousing and Distribution Solutions
Tompkins'
expertise can carry the warehouse from the initial planning
stages through the implementation process, using proven warehousing and distribution solutions. Tompkins provides
on-site management of the entire implementation process to
maintain quality, schedule and cost conformance. Tompkins'
approach to implementing solutions ensures project success. Implementation
support is provided in the following areas:
- Warehouse
Strategic PlanningSelecting the most efficient
storage designs, material handling systems and warehouse
management systems to ensure peak operations performance.
- Distribution
Center Design and ImplementationCreating,
maintaining and administering budgets and schedules; assisting
with obtaining proper permits; overseeing installation;
developing product slotting configurations for maximum material
handling and storage efficiency; conducting equipment acceptance
testing and providing start-up support when operations go
live.
- Distribution
Network ConfigurationDetermining the number and
location of distribution centers and manufacturing plants.
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- Site
SelectionEvaluating
existing structures and Greenfield sites, utilities, fix-up
costs, gradability, support services, community desirability
and incentive packages.
- Construction
ServicesProviding
total project management for facility construction and renovation,
including site selection, construction team selection and
on-site project management.
- Systems
IntegrationSeamlessly
integrating computerized and manual warehousing systems
through system configuration and set up, acceptance testing
start-up and implementation. [Read
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- Inventory
ManagementAnalyzing
inventory levels throughout the supply chain. [Read
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- Transportation
System PlanningSelecting
the best transportation configuration and suppliers to minimize
costs. [Read More]
- MaintenanceTurning
the maintenance operation into a profit center by improving
product quality, utilization of equipment operators, overall
equipment effectiveness, throughput capacity and equipment
life.
Fully
implemented warehousing and distribution solutions typically provide a range
of savings of 10-30 percent in annual distribution center
variable costs over current operations and client satisfaction
improvements in key performance indicators.
Client Successes
Tompkins'
client list in warehousing and distribution solutions spans
30 years and thousands of projects for hundreds of clients.
Here is a sample of just a few satisfied clients:
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Case Study: MTD boosts productivity, accuracy, and efficiency while improving customer service and reducing operating costs. Learn more.
Two leading LSPs sought to optimize networks for their existing clients. See more in these two case studies.
Congratulations to Restoration Hardware on its 2009 CIO Magazine 100 Honor!
Tompkins
Associates Helps Clients:
- Increase
operating efficiency and productivity
- Improve
customer service
- Reduce
costs
- Maximize
facility use
- Improve
safety
- Prepare
for future growth
- Achieve
business goals
News
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Breakthrough Kiva Robotic Fulfillment System shown at ETC
Resources
Case Study: Iron Mountain (PDF)
White Paper: Voice in the Warehouse: All Talk or True Solution?
White Paper: "What's So Special About Direct to Consumer Distribution Center Implementations?"
Performance metrics monitoring targets optimal DC capital investments.
DC slotting reduces labor, operating costs
Survey findings indicate distribution center outsourcing is maturing.
Case Study: CanGro Foods (PDF)
Supply Chain Consortium Survey Reveals Changing Trends in Distribution Centers
Case Study: Virginia ABC (PDF)
Warehouse
Management Handbook
Goose
Chase: Capturing the Energy of Change in Logistics
The
Journey to Warehousing Excellence
Value-Added
Packaging in the Warehouse
Tompkins Associates Pays Off for its Clients
Read how senior supply chain executive William Day of SYSCO benefits from an ongoing relationship with Tompkins Associates.
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