Why Understanding Warehouse Data Matters for Modern Operations
In today’s fast moving warehousing environment, relying on assumptions or operating under ”how we’ve always done it” is no longer enough. Those who are seeing the biggest gains in efficiency, capacity and profitability are those investing in understanding warehouse data – what it means and how to use it to see real results.
At Thistle, we work closely with our clients using their warehouse data to design and implement smarter, more efficient warehouse storage solutions. Whether the client’s goal is to increase storage capacity, improve pick speed or loading times, our starting point remains the same – understand the data behind the operation.
So, why is it important to understand your warehouse data?
1. It Removes Guesswork
By analysing your data, we see your warehouse for what it truly is.
- SKU Profiles
- Pallet Volumes
- Picking Trends
Rather than making operational decisions based on habits, assumptions or past truths, our recommendations are evidence based, data-backed solutions that directly address the challenges at hand.
2. It Maximises Capacity In the Available Space
One of the most valuable assets in warehousing is space availability. Warehouse data tells how space is being used, and more importantly, how this could be optimised. Through careful data analysis, we help clients increase pallet capacity, improve SKU organisation and plan effectively for future growth.
3. It Delivers The Required Throughput Based on Real Operational Behaviour
Every warehouse operation is different, which is why every solution has to be dependent and individual – there is no ‘one size fits all’. This is why understanding warehouse data is crucial to the success of the solution. By doing so, we can design and develop solutions exactly to suit the operational functions, leading to a more efficient and smoother workflow.
4. It Provides Visibility into True Demand And Capacity Needs
Data reveals true demand and capacity requirements which helps your business plan accurately for those seasonal peaks and future SKU growth, preventing bottlenecks, reducing costs and ensuring your warehouse is prepared for the days ahead.
The Bottom Line
Understanding warehouse data isn’t just performative, it’s transformative. It gives you the clarity you need to eliminate ineffectiveness, to plan accordingly, and to make evidence based decisions.
Understanding the data enables us to determine the optimum solution to achieve the perfect balance of capacity, throughput and investment cost.
For example, in an Autocube Automated Pallet Storage project, understanding the data is pivotal in understanding factors such as the number of shuttles, lifts and runways as well as the number and lengths of conveyors and picking bays. But equally, it will determine whether a 4-way shuttle is more efficient than a 2-way shuttle, whether Dynamic Push Back Racking is a more effective solution than Pallet Live Racking, and whether a picking tower is more efficient than APR Racking.
At Thistle, understanding your warehouse data is our top priority in order to create smarter and more efficient warehouse solutions that deliver real, measurable results.
Contact us today to discuss how our data experts can help transform your warehouse operations.
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