Warehouse WMS Capacity Planning Checklist
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Demand Forecasting Accuracy
Assess the accuracy of current demand forecasting methods and identify areas for improvement.
Forecast Accuracy Rate (%)
Description of Forecasting Methodology
Software Used for Forecasting
Average Forecast Error (Units)
Date of Last Forecast Review
Data Sources Used for Forecasting
Storage Space Utilization
Evaluate current storage space utilization rates and identify opportunities to optimize layout and racking.
Overall Rack Space Utilization (%)
Average Pallet Density per Rack Level
Racking Type in Use
Description of Current Storage Layout
Percentage of Empty Rack Locations
Areas of Low Utilization (Select all that apply)
Receiving Capacity Assessment
Analyze current receiving capacity, including dock doors, labor, and equipment, to determine potential bottlenecks.
Number of Dock Doors
Average Daily Receipts (Units)
Peak Daily Receipts (Units)
Receiving Labor Available (Full-Time Equivalents)
Current Receiving Process
Describe any current bottlenecks in the receiving process
Date of last Receiving Capacity Review
Putaway Resource Evaluation
Review putaway labor and equipment, ensuring adequate resources to handle incoming inventory.
Current Number of Putaway Laborers
Average Putaway Rate (Units/Laborer/Hour)
Primary Putaway Equipment
Number of Available Forklifts/Pallet Jacks
Description of Current Putaway Process
Current Putaway Method
Average Time to Complete Putaway (Minutes)
Picking & Packing Capacity
Analyze current picking and packing capacity, considering labor, equipment, and order profiles.
Average Orders Processed Per Hour
Peak Hour Order Volume
Number of Picking Stations
Average Pick Time Per Order (minutes)
Number of Packing Stations
Average Packing Time Per Order (minutes)
Picking Method
Notes on Bottlenecks or Challenges
Shipping Capacity & Dock Scheduling
Evaluate shipping capacity, dock door availability, and scheduling efficiency.
Number of Dock Doors Available
Average Dock Door Utilization Rate (%)
Maximum Number of Shipments Per Day
Average Dock Door Turnaround Time (Minutes)
Earliest Shipping Start Time
Latest Shipping End Time
Dock Scheduling Method
Labor Availability & Skill Sets
Assess current labor pool size, skill sets, and potential for future staffing needs.
Current Number of Warehouse Associates
Projected Number of Associates Needed (Next 6 Months)
Dominant Skill Set Deficiency
Training Programs Currently Offered
Date of Last Workforce Skills Assessment
Description of Current Labor Challenges
Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
Review equipment maintenance schedules and reliability to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Last Preventative Maintenance Date
Total Equipment Downtime (Hours) - Last Month
Description of Recent Equipment Issues/Repairs
Equipment Condition Rating (1-5)
Next Scheduled Maintenance Date
Number of Critical Equipment Failures Last Quarter
Automation Potential Assessment
Identify opportunities for automation to increase throughput and efficiency.
Describe current manual processes suitable for automation.
Which automation technologies are being considered?
Estimated ROI (Return on Investment) for automation implementation.
Estimated cost of automation implementation.
Target implementation date for automation.
Level of automation being considered (e.g., Partial, Full)
Peak Season Planning & Scalability
Review plans for handling peak seasons and assess the scalability of current processes.
Projected Peak Season Order Volume Increase (%)
Additional Labor Needed (Full-Time Equivalents)
Extra Dock Doors Required (Number)
Start Date of Peak Season Prep (YYYY-MM-DD)
End Date of Peak Season (YYYY-MM-DD)
Peak Season Strategy
Potential Bottlenecks During Peak Season
Warehouse Layout Optimization
Evaluate the current warehouse layout for efficiency and identify areas for redesign.
Describe current warehouse layout challenges.
Current average travel distance per pick (feet).
Primary layout type (e.g., flow-through, U-shaped, I-shaped).
Which areas are experiencing bottlenecks?
Describe proposed layout changes and rationale.
Estimated reduction in travel distance with new layout (%).
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