Topographic Audit of Fertiliser Silos with Inventory of Stores, Distribution Centres and Factories
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Warehouses
8
Auditors
9
Months
2
One of the largest stainless steel manufacturers in the world, enlisted RGIS to complete an inventory of multiple spare parts and services warehouses at their industrial steel production plant.
THE CHALLENGE
The stainless steel manufacturer required updated and accurate inventory records to enable them to understand:
- Current stock on-hand position
- Location of stock in each warehouse with bay location identifier
- Detail of products requiring replenishment
- Detail of products requiring stock-reduction activity
Sectors
Why RGIS?
Prior to the count, RGIS completed the location mapping of each warehouse and applied location labels. This exercise enabled RGIS to provide an accurate record of stock, and the location of that stock.
Our Solutions
Following discussions with relevant stakeholders, and taking into account all relevant H&S regulations and safe handling policies, RGIS implemented the following plan:
Utilising RGIS propriety software Data Collector, to location map all areas and fixtures within the eight warehouses
A team of five RGIS auditors applied the location labels in each warehouse over a period of one month
An experienced team of nine RGIS auditors completed an end-to-end inventory over a period of two months
Results
By partnering with RGIS, the stainless steel manufacturer was able to:
Utilise the warehouse mapping to improve the location and lay-out of the products in all areas
Increase pick accuracy to reduce downtime and satisfy demand
Conclusion
By partnering with RGIS to complete location mapping and an end-to-end inventory across multiple warehouses, the stainless steel manufacturer gained accurate, site-wide visibility of stock positions and on-hand status. The detailed mapping and inventory enabled improved warehouse organisation and increased picking accuracy, reducing downtime and better satisfying demand across the business. As a result, the client strengthened control over its inventory processes and made more informed stock flow decisions.
