RECEIVE
Where does the product enter?
Look at unloading, inspection, staging and putaway before the first storage decision is made.
WAREHOUSE WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION
Reducing Travel and Labor
The cost is often hiding between the systems: the walk from reserve to pick, the extra product touch, the queue at a workstation or the forklift crossing the same path all day. Two3 helps map the flow and compare practical ways to shorten it.
- PRODUCT FLOW REVIEW
- PICK AND STORAGE LAYOUTS
- CONVENTIONAL AND AUTOMATED OPTIONS
- INSTALLATION PLANNING
A system is only part of the answer
MAP THE WORK
Follow one product through the building
Start with one real order, part or pallet. Following its path makes unnecessary walking, repeated handling, queues and crossings easier to see before a system is selected.
STORE
How is it replenished?
Place reserve inventory and forward pick locations around frequency, access and replenishment work.
PICK OR PRODUCE
Where is value-added work happening?
Bring product, tools, workstations and repeatable movement closer to the point of use.
PACK AND SHIP
What creates the final handoffs?
Plan packing, labeling, accumulation and outbound flow so completed work does not create a new queue.
START WITH A REAL ORDER OR PROCESS
What we need to understand
A formal time study can help, but it is not required for the first review.
- Receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, production and shipping steps
- Order profiles, lines per order, SKU velocity and peak volume
- Current travel paths, product touches, queues and staging areas
- Pick methods, containers, workstations and material-handling equipment
- Staffing, shifts, growth expectations and service requirements
- Building constraints, safety needs and installation windows
Do we need a formal time study before contacting Two3?
No. We can start with a walkthrough, a floor plan and one representative order or process. Existing data helps, and we will identify what needs to be measured before recommendations move forward.
What if we are not sure where the bottleneck is?
That is a normal starting point. We follow the product and the people through the operation, then look for repeated travel, extra touches, queues, crossings and storage decisions that no longer match the work.
Is automation always the answer?
No. A shorter path, a better pick face or a relocated workstation may solve the problem more simply. Automation makes sense when the volume, repeatability, product and business case support it.
Can the existing warehouse be improved without moving?
Often, yes. Repositioning inventory, reconfiguring storage, adding carton flow, changing work areas or connecting steps with conveyor may improve the current building. The available space and operating constraints determine what is practical.
Does Two3 handle workflow projects outside Wisconsin?
Yes. Two3 has completed installations in 33 states and supports warehouse projects nationwide.
