Warehouse Layout Optimization Review Checklist
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Initial Assessment & Data Gathering
This section focuses on establishing a baseline understanding of the current warehouse operations and gathering data for analysis. It covers current state documentation and identifying key performance indicators (KPIs).
Date of Last Layout Review
Current Warehouse Square Footage (sq ft)
Brief Description of Current Warehouse Operations
Average Daily Orders Processed
Current Warehouse Management System (WMS) Used (if any)
Existing Warehouse Layout Map (if available)
Number of Full-Time Warehouse Employees
Summary of Key Operational Challenges (e.g., bottlenecks, safety concerns)
Receiving & Putaway Optimization
Evaluates the efficiency of the receiving process, storage location assignment, and putaway procedures. Focuses on minimizing handling and maximizing throughput.
Average Receiving Lead Time (Days)
Receiving Dock Capacity (Pallets/Hour)
Receiving Dock Scheduling System?
Receiving Damage Causes?
Putaway Method?
Describe the current process for assigning storage locations during putaway.
Percentage of Items Requiring Special Handling During Putaway
Storage Layout & Slotting
Reviews the organization of storage areas, including rack layout, aisle widths, and the allocation of products to specific locations (slotting). Considers product velocity and dimensions.
Average Travel Distance per Pick (meters)
Slotting Strategy (e.g., Velocity-Based, Random, ABC)
Description of Current Slotting Rules & Criteria
Factors Considered in Slotting Decisions (select all that apply)
Percentage of Products in Ideal Slot Locations
Describe any issues related to product accessibility or congestion in storage areas
Type of Racking System Used
Aisle Width (meters)
Picking & Packing Optimization
Analyzes the process of retrieving items from storage for order fulfillment and packaging for shipment. Focuses on minimizing travel distance and improving accuracy.
Average Picking Distance (meters)
Average Order Size (number of items)
Picking Method Used
Order Picking Equipment Used
Description of Current Packing Process
Average Packing Time per Order (minutes)
Packing Material Type
Observed Bottlenecks in Picking/Packing
Shipping & Staging
Reviews the outbound process, including staging areas, loading docks, and shipment consolidation. Aims to reduce bottlenecks and improve on-time delivery.
Number of Loading Docks
Average Dock Utilization Rate (%)
Staging Area Layout (e.g., FIFO, LIFO, Random)
Average Staging Time (minutes)
Description of Current Shipping Process
Type of Shipping Carrier(s) Used
Location of Staging Area
Observed Bottlenecks or Issues in Shipping/Staging
Material Flow & Congestion Points
Focuses on the movement of goods throughout the warehouse, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and improving overall flow.
Identify Primary Material Flow Paths
Describe Observed Congestion Points
Average Travel Distance per Pick (Estimate)
Types of Material Handling Equipment Used (Select all that apply)
Document Any Bottlenecks Related to Inbound/Outbound Flow
Peak Hour Processing Time (in minutes)
Type of Material Flow Most Frequently Bottlenecked
Date of Last Material Flow Observation
Safety & Ergonomics
Assesses the warehouse layout's impact on worker safety, minimizing risks, and improving ergonomic conditions to reduce injuries and increase productivity.
Adequate Aisle Width (Feet)
Minimum Safe Distance Between Racks (Feet)
Floor Surface Condition (Slip Resistance)
Potential Ergonomic Hazards Observed (Check all that apply)
Detailed Description of Any Safety Concerns
Emergency Exit Visibility and Accessibility
Supporting Photos/Videos of Safety Concerns
Space Utilization & Density
Evaluates how efficiently warehouse space is being used, exploring options to increase storage density without compromising accessibility or safety.
Current Vertical Space Utilization (%)
Average Aisle Width (feet)
Racking Type(s) Currently Used
Potential Space-Saving Strategies Considered
Describe current challenges related to space utilization
Potential Increase in Storage Density (%), with proposed changes
Upload a current warehouse layout diagram
Type of Storage Primarily Used for Fast-Moving Items
Technology Integration
Reviews the integration of warehouse management systems (WMS), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and other technologies to optimize layout and processes.
Current WMS Version
Describe Current WMS Functionality & Integration Points
AGV/Automation Currently in Use?
Existing Warehouse Layout Maps/CAD Drawings
Which technologies are considered for future implementation?
Describe current integration between WMS and other systems (ERP, TMS)
Number of RFID readers currently deployed (if any)
Is data analytics currently used to optimize warehouse layout?
Future-Proofing & Scalability
Considers potential future growth and changes in demand, ensuring the layout can adapt and scale to meet evolving needs.
Projected Annual Growth Rate (Units/SKUs)
Current Warehouse Capacity Utilization (%)
Anticipated Peak Season Volume Increase (%)
Describe planned product line expansions (new SKUs)
Potential for automation (AGVs, conveyors)?
Potential future changes to business model (select all that apply)
Date of next major business plan review (impacts warehouse strategy)
Potential locations for expansion if current warehouse is insufficient.
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