Third Party Distribution Centre Inventory Count for Better Stock Control
Case Study
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Warehouse
1
Auditors
4
Units
25,000
An electrical goods retailer are proud of the reputation for providing superior customer service and guaranteed lowest prices. The first family-owned store opened in 1968, since then have expanded with 23 stores nationwide across Ireland. Offering electrical goods including large appliances, small appliances, TV, audio and technology.
THE CHALLENGE
The customer required RGIS to provide the following:
- A wall-to-wall count of the main warehouse
- Audit to be completed within one day
- Stock data to be returned to the customer in requested format
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Why RGIS?
The electrical retailer wanted to understand the stock held at the main warehouse.
Our Solutions
The electrical retailer partnered with RGIS to complete the wall-to-wall warehouse count project and provided the following:
Scheduled a team of four experienced RGIS auditors
Count took place over five hours on a Saturday
Customer provided a fork lift driver to reach higher pallets
Results
The electrical retailer found that by outsourcing the wall-to-wall warehouse count project to RGIS, the following was achieved:
Count was completed within the timeframe given of one day
Stock data reports were generated in the format requested
Accurately counted approximately 25,000 units
Increased the accuracy level of stock held within the warehouse
Conclusion
By partnering with RGIS, the electrical retailer gained a fast, accurate and independent view of stock held within its main warehouse. The full wall-to-wall inventory was completed within a single day, with minimal operational impact, and delivered in the exact reporting format required. As a result, approximately 25,000 units were verified, stock record accuracy was strengthened, and management gained greater confidence in the integrity of the warehouse stock file for ongoing operational and financial decision-making.
