INDUSTRY APPLICATION
Food & Beverage
Plan receiving, storage and dispatch around demand peaks, load profiles and inventory rotation.
01Operational challenges
Demand peaks
Variable and seasonal demand across receiving and dispatch.
Inventory rotation
FIFO or FEFO rules alongside fast-moving and slower-moving stock.
Load handling
Pallets, cartons and cases moving through replenishment and picking.
Batch identification
Lot or batch traceability where the operation requires it.
Dispatch handoffs
Staging and transfers between ambient and temperature-controlled areas.
02What we would assess
Inventory profile
SKU mix, access frequency, and average versus peak inventory.
Load characteristics
Pallet, carton and case dimensions, weights and handling condition.
Rotation rules
Inventory rotation and applicable batch or lot requirements.
Transaction demand
Inbound and outbound demand, including seasonal peaks.
Picking and replenishment
Replenishment frequency, picking method and dispatch profile.
Building capacity
Available footprint, clear height and staging space.
Zone interfaces
Temperature handoffs and traceability interfaces where required.
03Design considerations
CoreLogis would map receiving, storage, replenishment, picking and dispatch before selecting automation. Separate fast-moving stock from inventory needing less frequent access, then review how rotation rules affect storage depth, retrieval sequence and replenishment.
Size process interfaces and staging against peak transaction demand, not only average inventory. Define batch, lot and expiry data where the operation requires them. Review temperature-controlled handoffs separately, confirm how the selected configuration implements the required inventory rules, and define any food-safety review for the project.
04Architecture options
- High-Density Storage & Retrieval
Consider pallet-storage density against stock rotation, access frequency and retrieval demand.
- Automated Picking & Fulfilment
Review case or carton picking where order profiles and replenishment justify a coordinated fulfilment concept.
- Production & Material Flow
Connect warehouse buffers with production or packing areas where these interfaces form part of the operation.
- Warehouse Control & Integration
Define inventory transactions, rotation rules and dispatch coordination across storage and host systems.
05Relevant technologies
A pallet-storage concept may include shuttle-based storage; tote-based handling requires compatible unit loads and a suitable picking model. CoreLogis would review the selected configuration and WMS/WCS interfaces against rotation, batch and transaction requirements.
CONSULT CORELOGIS
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