Warehouse planning and logistic consulting

Individual logistic solutions for your warehouse

Warehouse Management by E+P

The internationally leading experts in warehouse logistics

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Ehrhardt + Partner – Leading international Experts in Warehouse Logistics

Founded in 1987 as a family company, Ehrhardt + Partner is now an internationally active group of companies with more than 140 employees in four locations. Engineering teams with practi-cal experience from the areas of logistics and software engineering continually develop new solutions in warehouse logistics for the challenges of the future. Company group solutions are successfully employed on five different continents.

The E+P Group product range incorporates• LFS 400 warehouse management system

• Pick-by-Voice

• Radio Frueqency

• RFID

• Material Flow Com puters

• Video documentation

• Individual customer specific solutions.

In addi tion to warehouse modernisations, warehouse

seminars, warehouse planning and consulting, Ehrhardt

+ Partner also takes charge of complex warehouse

projects as main contractor, on request from custom-

ers. E+P also runs a comprehensive Repair and Support

Centre.

Throughout the world, customers appreciate: • the sound logistics advice

• the extensive expert knowledge of warehouse logistics

• professional project management

• short project turnaround times

• on-time commissioning

• reliable support.

Data. Facts. Figures.

The success of the company group Ehrhardt + Partner and

their high-quality warehouse solutions show in the following figures:

Implemented warehouse sites: more than 600

Number of employees working with LFS 400 every day: between 35,000 and 40,000

Number of language versions of the system: more than 14

Number of worldwide picks per day realised with LFS 400: between 30 and 35 millions

The power of innovation – since 1987

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Warehouse planning and consulting Individual logistic solutions for your warehouse

Warehouse planning and logistic con-sulting with a fast Return on Investment

Warehouses play a decisive role for the success of

a company. At the same time, they are an important

and complex investment decision, as the costs for

the construction and operation of a warehouse rep-

resent up to 25 per cent of the total of logistic costs.

The sound warehouse planning of the E+P group

and the elaborate project realisation significantly

contribute to cost savings and a quick Return on

Investment.

The E+P group

• Puts the main focus on the economic use for the cu-stomer

• Offers neutral and manufacturer-independent con-sulting

• Has an overview of the currently most efficient solu-tions and technologies at the market

• Guarantees fast decisions, a good availability and a high adherence to schedules as an owner-operated family enterprise

• Can simulate all customer-specific processes and target concepts in the logistics centre and detect the perfect solution for each warehouse in advance

• Realises the uncomplicated integration of the single sub-contractors on a technical and logistic level.

The Ehrhardt + Partner group provides of comprehen-

sive expertise and practical experience in all domains of

warehouse logistics.

Next to the precise site selection and the construc-

tional project planning, the range of performances also

includes structure and project planning, project man-

agement and realisation, the responsible integration of

the IT and warehouse technology as well as the training

of the warehouse staff.

Already before actual warehouse planning the E+P

group offers detailed location analysis for the determi-

nation and selection of optimal warehouse locations.

This analysis of possible locations considers criterias

such as:

• Development scenarios of the region

• Regional (logistic) infrastructure

• Real estate market

• Labor market

• Transportation costs

• Regulations

• Safety and Security.

The exact locating planning supports the most economi-

cal decision and optimizes in particular the relationship

of construction costs and costs of transportation.

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The Ehrhardt + Partner group profits from over 20 years of experience and logistic know-how of far more than 600 realised warehouse sites of the most different industries. This knowledge in all its depth guarantees independent and neutral advice in warehouse planning, modernisa-tion and logistics consulting.

Strategic planning Progressive success

As a general contractor, we offer those project steps from one source or as single units. We would

be pleased to invite you to an individual conversation.

No matter if it concerns planning your new central ware-

house, centralising local warehouses or optimising logis-

tic processes – the sound warehouse logistic consulting

in all phases of the project always has top priority for the

Ehrhardt + Partner group.

Our range of performances in the domains of ware-

house planning and logistics consulting includes:

• Planning your new central warehouse

• Realising warehouse projects as the responsible ge-neral contractor

• Modernising, optimising and reorganising the logistic processes of existing warehouses

• Detailed process shaping

• Project attending consulting in all project phases

• Industry-spanning benchmarking of your logistic processes

• Feasibility studies for new warehouse strategies and technologies (e.g. RFID integration in the warehouse)

• Integration of the latest technologies for modern lo-gistic centres

• Development of innovating logistic concepts and so-lutions

• Benchmarking and efficiency studies of manual and automated warehouses.

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Efficient planning is the basis for any successful logistics project. Independent consulting plays a decisive role in warehouse planning. This is especially important for the concept phase, in which a cost-optimised and flexible solution is essential.

Warehouse planning and logistic consulting Project steps for successful warehouse logistics

The Ehrhardt + Partner group knows the numerous

application and usage options of all approved and new

technologies. Consulting is then realised manufacturer-

independent and neutral with regards to the economi-

cally best solution. For the customer, this means the

highest transparency possible for the single system

components – like hardware, software or logistic com-

ponents. If desired, E+P is responsible for the integra-

tion of the single sub-contractors on the technical and

logistic level.

Our experienced project teams with skilled architects,

warehouse and logistic experts guarantee the highest

planning security possible with methodically sound

project work.

Cantilever rack:

GFA: approx. 5,900 m²Storage technique: cantilever racks 5 levels 2.50 m depth Storage space: 15,000 running meters / 12,000 m²Pallet spaces: 9,000 Euro pallets

Buffer areas for GR and GD at the rack header

Waiting area for trucks:

Alignment along the street of 10 truck parking spaces

Required space: approx. 1,000 m²

Bulk storage:

GFA: approx. 4,000 m²

Connection via GR material flow Separate delivery area with one-girder travelling crane (5.0 t)

Truck detour:

Area for goods which cannot be transported with the fork lift Driveway for a separate handling of finished cabins One-way system

Automated storage:

GFA: approx. 1,750 m²Storage technique: high bay pallet warehouse 8 levelsPallet spaces: approx. 4,300 Euro pallets

GR and GD completely separated.

Social area:

Space allocation plan:Gents: changing room with lockers Area for washing WC with urinal

Ladies: changing room with lockers Area for washing WC

Common room: recreation room with Cooking facilities Seating

Required space approx. 130 m² incl. traffic area

Management: (across 2 floors)

Room allocation plan: 7 x double offices 1 x office 1 x office manager with

conference room 1 x conference room

approx. 14 persons Reception area GR office with counter Social room with tea kitchen Store rooms, copier WC Ladies WC Gentlemen

Required space approx. 450 m² incl. traffic areas

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External storage area:

As a sheltered area GFA: approx. 1,700 m²Storage technique: cantilever racks 4 LevelsShelf space: approx. 1,300 m²/1,600 running metersPallet spaces: approx. 920 Euro palletsArea incl. empties and material disposition for external customers

Possible alignment for social and sanitary rooms as well as engineering rooms

Possible extension of the bulk storage Crane runway

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Finished cabins warehouse:

GFA: approx. 2,400 m²Storage technique: cantilever racks 4 levelsShelf space: approx. 4,300 m²/ 5,200 running metersCabin spaces: approx. 192 piecesincl. aisles and front zone

Cable warehouse:

GFA: approx. 450 m²Storage technique: drum racks 2 levelsDrum spaces: approx. 160 pieces

Picking area with an aisle width of approx. 5.00 m

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Strategic planning We care for the optimal concept

Accurate analysis

The analysis of the current situation covers all cur-

rent logistic processes, the existing infrastructure

(building equipment, hardware and IT, warehouse

equipment) and the item-related characteristics. It

also observes the current market requirements as

well as possible future developments in order to be

able to react flexibly to market changes.

The accurate survey of the current situation is decisive

for the success of the project, as a deep knowledge

of the current logistic processes as well as the future

requirements and developments is essential for attaining

planning reliability.

The analysis of the current situation is based on the

results of the survey and serves depicting “weak points”

in the logistic processes. It identifies restrictions, short-

ages, cross-ways and inefficient processes.

Concept creation for your warehouse logistics

The results of the analysis of the current situation

are integrated into a target concept including a

critical variant comparison. The Ehrhardt + Partner

group elaborates optimised processes for a total

solution, makes a statement concerning warehouse

layout, bin locations and warehouse equipment and

gives organisational recommendations for action.

The target concept is supported by the visualisation of

warehouse layouts and material flows. The first sketches

of the building for the construction of a new ware-

house are also part of the concept portfolio. A critical

variants comparison with the depiction of the according

strengths and weaknesses supports the recommenda-

tion for action.

Drawn sketch (To-be concept)

3D-Visualisation (Fine-concept)

Sectional drawing of the planned warehouse equipment (Fine concenpt)

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The following fine concept deepens the selected variant of the target concept and depicts the details for the adjusted dimensions of capacities according to the elaborated key figures. It also depicts future alternative options of usage and offers the highest flexibility possible and investment security.

Best-Fit Warehouse Design

Detailed fine concepts For best processes in your warehouse

Warehouse Design

• Transportation system

• Warehousing system

• Distribution system

• Automization system

• Control system

• Organizational system

• Planning system

• Commissioning system

Evaluated according to

• Technology

• Investment

• Operational Costs

• Strategy

Handling Equipment

Material Flow

Equipment

Storage Equipment

Picking and Packing

Equipment

Commissioning

Equipment

Packaging and

Palletization Equipment

Storage Goods

Transport Equipment

Materials Management

Organization

Control Technology

Planning

Operational requirements: static and dynamic capacities, other parameters

Regulatory requirements: Regulations, Safety, Traceability etc.

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Advanced consulting and successful project management

After completing the consulting services and hand-

ing over the fine concept, Ehrhardt + Partner offers

support during the planning and construction period

– up to the complete realisation of the entire project

as a general contractor.

To Ehrhardt + Partner, professional and successful

project management means consistently attaining cus-

tomer-oriented project objectives by observing dates,

costs and quality.

Customers assign their projects – whether it is planning

a new building or a warehouse modernisation - to E+P

and profit from their turn-key solution. From the initial

idea across strategy development and implementation

support up to go-live, E+P is always the responsible

contact.

Our customers profit from: • A focus on the most efficient project solution

• Manufacturer-independent selection of the most appropriate warehouse components (e.g. materials handling, stacker cranes or material flow computers)

• Transparency for single systems and access to all available technologies, systems and solutions

• Interface know-how guaranteeing the optimum inte-gration of the single sub-contractors in technical and logistical aspects.

Best references

Our comprehensive offer in warehouse planning is meet-

ing an ever-growing demand. The following extract of

our list of references shows which companies trust the

logistic know-how of the Ehrhardt + Partner group:

The E+P group as your general contractor The best references for your project

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Fully equipped logistics centre For the simulation of your warehouse processes

In our logistics centre, all relevant processes can be

simulated and tested in a live environment during plan-

ning or in the course of a comprehensive warehouse

modernisation. The exact depiction of future processes

in the simulated “live operation” supports and confirms

the planned processes and technologies.

In the logistics centre, tomorrow’s standard technol-

ogy is already integrated and available: from the radio

frequency installation with fork lift and picking terminals

across mobile printers and radio frequency scanners up

to automated storage units like a Shuttle and automated

warehouses as well as the leading warehouse manage-

ment system, which depicts and supports all warehouse

movements in the software. Of course, the latest tech-

nologies like Pick-by-Voice, Pick-by-Light or RFID are

also integrated.

Furthermore, the E+P group also realises comprehen-

sive research projects and feasibility studies in the logis-

tics centre. This way, RFID applications are tested in the

warehouse at an early stage.

The IAW – the Institute for Applied Warehouse Logistics – a fully equipped logistics centre with more than 500 m² of storage space is also a part of the Ehrhardt + Partner group. Next to re-search projects, feasibility studies and warehouse seminars, complete warehouse processes can be depicted and analysed in a realistic environment.

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An important focus of activities of the E+P group is the secure, on-time and financially afford-able modernisation of manual and automated logistic centres. Here, the Ehrhardt + Partner group can play off their expertise. The neutral and manufacturer-independent consulting al-ways concentrates on the economic benefit.

Warehouse modernisation Restructure your warehouse

The Ehrhardt + Partner group develops rebuilding and

exchange concepts which ensure the modernisation

without an interruption of operations, amongst others

for:

• Control systems

• Drive and control technology

• Materials handling

• Stacker cranes

• Warehouse management systems

• Material flow computers.

Warehouse modernisations have the highest require-

ments to the specialised expertise of the assigned

partner. The Ehrhardt + Partner group realises complex

warehouse modernisations reliably and securely within

the shortest time possible without interrupting opera-

tions.

An elaborate warehouse modernisation attains the

following advantages:

• Correction of disturbance sources and reduction of down times

• Increased process security and quality

• Improved exploitation of space

• Transparent processes in the entire warehouse

• Basics for the application of modern picking techno-logies

• High investment and future security

• Shorter processing times

• Cost savings.

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Get to know the consulting competence of Ehrhardt + Partner in the domain of warehouse planning and logistics consulting. We analyse your existing warehouse structure and proc-esses, elaborate an individual solution concept for the optimisation and present founded rec-ommendations for action. Our DEAL+ will support you quickly, independently and efficiently in your upcoming logistic decisions.

With DEAL+, you receive your individual solution for

– the strategic direction of your warehouse

– competitive advantages in warehouse logistics

– the reduction of your logistic costs

You are interested in further information concerning DEAL+?

We would be glad to invite you to a personal conversation, give us a call – Tel. (+49) 67 42 – 87 27 0.

DEAL+Your first step towards warehouse modernisation

Definition of the project goal

Kick-off meeting (presentation of the customer’s team and the logistic experts of Ehrhardt + Partner)

Definition of the project goals

Coordination of deadlines

Evaluation of the current situation

Sighting of the warehouse: building, equipment, items, processes etc.

Recording the information (by check lists) and interviewing the employees in the warehouse

Analysis phase of the recorded information

Analysis, preparation and evaluation of the provided information

Identification of weak points and critical areas

Visualisation of the essential material and information flow

Logistic concepts

Presentation of possible new processes

Proposals concerning the warehouse layout and equipment

Quickly realisable and strategic recommendations for action

+ Presentation of results

Presentation of the conclusions and elaborated results

Closing meeting with a feedback and, if required, definition of further steps

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The power of innovation

Since 1987

Ehrhardt + Partner GmbH & Co. KG | Software Systems for Warehouse Logistics

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