Modernisation

Upgrading systems, introducing robotics and automation?

Creating a flexible, transparent operation that can meet today’s volatile demand is essential to delight your customers.

The most straight forward way to do this is to design and build a purpose built, state of the art facility and solution, I can certainly lead you through this process.

However, this is not always a possibility, and transforming a long standing operation can be daunting and the fear of customer service disruption can drive a reluctance to make essential changes to keep your business competitive and get ahead of the competition.

The flexibility offered by modern systems and solutions can be a game changer, if it is the right solution for your business and is implemented effectively. It’s important to remember though, never automate a mess, and never automate to make your operation seem ‘modern’.

Modernisation should deliver tangible results. Be clear on the objective, don’t get swept away in the excitement of robotics, and automated operations. These solutions deployed for the right reasons, focused on delivering clear results will bring your business great returns. Done badly or for the wrong reasons can leave you with a rigid, ineffective operation that is expensive to run and not delivering for your customers.

Any modernisation program needs to be led by an experienced professional that can truly analyse the need, see past the sales talk, and deliver a practical, pragmatic solution that suits your business.

The barriers for moving in this direction have become much lower and the flexibility these solutions offer has improved immensely but so has the choice. Return on investment can be achieved within a few years. To get it right, use experienced professionals to ensure success.

I have delivered successful modernisation programmes in Europe, The Middle East, and Asia. Involving new DC builds, introduction of automation and robotics, WMS upgrades, and simply deploying better, modern practices.