SUCCESS STORIES
A global manufacturer of building materials and industrial products operates an extensive international supply chain focused on delivering high-performance solutions across multiple markets. As the organization continued to grow, it identified opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, optimize storage utilization, and reduce operating costs within one of its distribution facilities. To address these challenges and develop a scalable warehouse strategy, the company partnered with Alpine Supply Chain Solutions to evaluate its current operation and identify opportunities for optimization.
The company was operating an oversized warehouse with underutilized space, inefficient storage configurations, and excessive travel distances that increased labor and operating costs. Storage locations were not aligned with SKU demand, limiting productivity and making it difficult to scale operations efficiently. Leadership also wanted to evaluate whether warehouse automation could further improve performance while delivering a strong return on investment.
Alpine Supply Chain Solutions conducted a comprehensive operational assessment and Storage Type Analysis (STA) to optimize warehouse layout, storage configurations, and material flow. The team also evaluated multiple automation technologies—including goods-to-person systems and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)—to identify the best long-term solution based on operational performance, investment requirements, and ROI.
The assessment provided a clear roadmap for improving warehouse efficiency, reducing travel time, and maximizing storage utilization. By optimizing the facility layout and identifying the most effective automation options, the organization is positioned to lower operating costs, improve productivity, and create a scalable warehouse capable of supporting future growth.
