Warehouse Operations Review & Improvement, Distribution Systems Planning & Design, Inventory Planning & Management, Layout & Redesign, Implementations and more….
Processes and Methodology
Many of OCI’s consulting engagements are recognized by client references as being the "biggest bang for the buck" improvements that provided real, tangible benefits to overall warehouse operations. OCI is not only focused on building modifications but also provides hands-on, practical and effective improved methods and procedures. OCI trains the client’s warehouse personnel in adequate labor scheduling according to Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs), order picking planning and shipping delivery requirements. OCI assists the client in loading trailers in the reverse delivery order to improve the unloading time when performing multiple-stop routing. On distribution projects, OCI engineers have even developed tools for the client to determine what orders to group together in a single load to minimize shipping expenses and improve truck utilizations. Accurate planning, supported with robust information systems, provides visibility and a better decision-making environment when disruptions occur.
Advanced warehouse practices include:
- Task interleaving
- Cross-docking
- Directed picking
- Directed put-away
- Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs)
- Dynamic Slotting
- Labor Productivity Tracking
- Yard Management
Slotting
OCI delivers advanced warehousing solutions when physical features have been developed, providing warehouse slotting and improved product location. OCI performs an analysis on the order profiles and picking frequencies of each SKU, combined with a purchasing analysis. Products picked more frequently shall be placed closer to where they are required to reduce operator travel time. But placing certain products together may increase traffic and congestion reducing the pick rate instead of increasing it. Replenishment functions need to be coordinated with picking to ensure smooth transition. The packaging of purchased product also has an impact in the replenishment frequencies. All these factors need to be put together and considered to determine the appropriate slotting decisions.
Inventory Management Includes:
- Primary/secondary pick position determination
- Replenishment level determination and frequency analysis
- Order quantity optimization
- Safety stock/min-max determination
- Lead-time analysis
- Handling Returns
- Consignment inventory management
- ABC analysis
- Inventory Tracking
OCI assists clients to significantly improve operations by selecting and implementing the best-fit business system. OCI engineers perform operations review, system selection and configuration to implement Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) based on industry best practices and benchmark standards. Many of these system designs have included Auto ID/bar-code data collection systems, high-speed machine vision recognition systems, and fully automated statistical process control (SPC) systems.
OCI engineers and managers are dedicated and experienced individuals with academic and professional backgrounds in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems Analysis, Networking Analysis, and much more. OCI personnel use innovative techniques that are proven effective and meet or exceed accepted industry standards.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: OCI offers two (2) GSA Federal Supply Schedules: GSA Federal Supply Chain Schedule 874V, Logistics Worldwide Services (LOGWORLD) for logistics needs and GSA Federal Supply Chain Schedule 874 Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) for business services.