Intralogistics Automation

Methodology

We analyze

Intralogistics Automation Project Methodology

ANALYSIS OF CURRENT PROCESSES

  • Recognition of the warehouse.

  • Video or photos of the warehouse.

  • Logistics data collection

  • Volume of orders, Sku's, Package dimensions, Labels, Characteristics, etc. 

  • Current warehouse layout.

  • Process automation/optimization requirements

SOLUTION DESIGN

  • Preliminary design

  • Customer review

  • Definition of project goals and objectives

  • Advanced Design - Solution Proposal:

  • Description of the solution to be implemented

  • New capabilities, Technologies to be used, Advantages

  • New Layout, detail drawings, 3D Presentation

  • Integration points with WMS.

  • Project Timeline, Investment, payment method

PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

  • Equipment manufacturing plan.

  • Equipment installation requirements (power, data, etc.)

  • Development of interfaces with the WMS.

  • Preliminary testing of interfaces.

  • Import of Equipment

  • Equipment Installation

  • Tests with the installed equipment.

  • Final adjustments

PROJECT LAUNCH

  • User training.

  • Launch of the automation solution.

  • Minutes of acceptance of the Project.

Project Tasks

Project Management Methodology

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Preparation

  • Detailed work plan of the Project.

  • Standards, procedures and formats to be used.

  • Team roles and responsibilities.

  • Coordination

  • Equipment manufacturing

  • Computer integration,

  • Availability of physical infrastructure.

IT Integration

Equipment Installation

Tests

Start-up

  • Follow-up on the progress of the project.

  • Monitoring of compliance with established objectives and timeframes

  • Project document management

  • Identification of risks, issues and mitigation and solution actions.

  • Progress control in accordance with the established governance model.

  • Project team communications management

  • Computer integration

  • Import, customs clearance of equipment

  • Assembly and installation of the equipment

  • Data and power connection, among others

  • Initial configuration

  • Initial tests

Accompaniment

  • Final configuration of the equipment

  • Final tests

  • Knowledge transfer

  • Project start-up

  • Post-production support

  • Project closing

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