Future Proof Warehousing
The Future Proof Warehousing project by VIL offers companies insights into the possibilities of digitization and automation for creating more efficient, safe, and future-proof warehouses. The tool guides companies in making meaningful choices by realistically transforming their warehouses. It demonstrates the potential and conditions of digitization and/or automation of certain processes.
status: Closed |
theme:
Digital transformation |
type:
Regional
Distribution centers and warehouses are crucial for optimizing supply chains. They provide storage to support (irregular) demand and are responsible for the condition and availability of products, making them an important part of the supply chain service system.
However, they also come with significant costs, especially personnel expenses, which take up a large chunk of the budget. Digitization and automation are trending, but companies seeking to stay competitive are interested in identifying meaningful and worthwhile investments in concepts, technologies, and systems for the warehouse of the future.
Results
The Future Proof Warehousing tool is very user-friendly. After entering a few parameters, the user receives a completely impartial and objective selection of one to three technologies that can be beneficial for their company’s warehouse. Companies interested in using the tool are guided by VIL during a workshop. By utilizing this tool, logistics service providers, producers, and retailers can easily prepare for the implementation of automation and digitization, avoiding being overwhelmed by the flood of commercial suppliers.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Start: November 2019
Total Lead Time: 20 months
Participating companies
10 companies: Atlas Copco, Barry Callebaut, Danone, Proximus, Reynaers Aluminium, Ridix, Terumo, Unilin, Globis and WFS.
Would you like to know more?
Contact Luc Pleysier (luc.pleysier@vil.be)
