Distributions Systems and Warehousing

Using leading edge distribution and warehousing techniques & systems to maximise productivity, cost effectiveness and provide the highest standards of safety.

Expertise

CTS has worked with many of Australia’s largest organisations on their Distribution Systems & Warehousing requirement. CTS’s expertise in this field is well regarded and recognised as a Best Practice Advisor in:

  • Provision of Strategic Advice
  • Facilities Management

CTS’s vast experience is supported by the fact that it “practices what it preaches” and the firm is currently providing facilities management advice to one of South Australian leading mining operations. The combination of strategic and operational experience are complementary and ensure a leading edge service.

Techniques and Models

CTS has developed proprietary leading edge techniques, models and processes for Distribution Systems & Warehousing, encompassing:

  • Warehouse Design
    • layout
    • systems
    • IT systems
    • location
  • Barcoding
  • Radio Frequency Data Systems
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Customer Satisfaction Studies
    • customer service studies
    • continuous improvement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Key Result Areas
  • Benchmarking

Software

CTS uses leading edge software tools in its analytical work but does not support any one distribution or warehousing operating system. This independence means that CTS can work with any incumbent supplier or impartially assess the best system for the particular requirement.

Key Achievements

Amongst CTS’s Key Achievements are:

  • Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital
    Designed the central warehouse, layout and systems.

  • Victorian VHA
    Warehousing Benchmarking study.

  • SA State Government Warehouse
    Review of the warehouse which led to productivity improvements and an award restructuring based on work practices.

  • Mobil Refining (Australia)
    A worlds Best Practice Study of their warehousing operations.

  • Electricity Trust of South Australia
    A supply chain management study of its 60 stores and warehouses located throughout SA leading to their rationalisation and the design of a supply system.

  • State Bank (South Australia)
    A feasibility study of their warehouse needs that led to performance improvement, increased productivity and large dollar savings.

  • Cadbury Schweppes
    Implementation of a radio frequency data system and productivity study.

  • Hardy Wines Pty Ltd
    A greenfields study of its Australian and export warehousing requirement including a customer service plan, warehouse design and distribution system.

  • Port Pirie Regional Hospital Distribution Centre
    Detailed design of the centre, layout and systems.

  • Lyall McEwin Hospital
    Detailed OH & S study of the stores handling and distribution function