Wiley Australia - Partner Profile
Several years ago unprecedented growth meant a move to new, larger premises for a high profile international computer company. The financial controller was given the task of assessing and sourcing warehousing needs and, with budgetary restraints in mind, put the warehouse fit-out contract out to tender to negotiate the best possible prices. As a result, the contract was completed by a number of suppliers. Unfortunately, soon after relocation, it became apparent that the forklifts couldn’t reach the purpose-built, fixed top shelves in the warehouse and were unable to manoeuvre around the far end of the aisles. The result? Double distances had to be driven and bottlenecks developed in the aisles. With expert advice logistical problems such as these could have been avoided and real savings made.
One of MAR's partners is Wiley Australia, a large, Brisbane-based Australian organisation, which advises, designs and constructs building and manufacturing processes for clients both in Australia and around the world. It is one of Australia's few organisations in this industry with the power to offer a complete suite of services to a broad range of industries including the food, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and hospitality industries.
A large international manufacturer contacted Wiley to construct a 15,000m2 central warehousing and distribution facility to provide maximum efficiency in throughput and handling, durable and low maintenance facilities, and flexibility for future expansion and changes in transport and handling.
As part of its advisory service, Wiley identified the need to clearly determine the client’s requirements and the project cost-efficiencies and operational issues before commencing design work.
A comprehensive feasibility study formed the basis of Wiley’s recommendations to the client to identify the most appropriate building size and layout, construction materials, equipment, storage methods, inventory management systems and land acquisition options required to achieve the client’s project objectives.
HIGHLIGHTS
The feasibility study considered design logistics for storage, building size, and operating procedures; equipment availability and service performance; and project deliverables.
As a comprehensive preliminary study, it offered the client:
• An analysis based on cost per pallet and relative benefits for each of five storage system options: block stack; drive through; double reach; selective; and stacker crane
• A comparison of design options for each of the five storage systems
• Recommendation of the system offering the lowest operating cost and greatest efficiencies
• A workable operating procedure detailing the proposed logistics
• Equipment specifications for factory dispatch, receiving, put away, replenishment, order picking, dispatch, and delivery vehicle loading
• An analysis of equipment availability and local market competitiveness and diversity
• Workable concept plans based on design logic for internal warehouse layouts, truck manoeuvring and loading dock facilities, maintenance facilities, site access, and car parking requirements
• A basic building footprint and minimum site area requirement, based on comprehensive analysis
• A building description and material schedule describing the standard of construction within budget estimates and allowing for a building that is durable, economical and functional, and includes protection systems from forklift and truck operations
• Project cost estimates combining land, building, equipment, and management systems for two options (drive through and stacker crane)
RESULT
Through the feasibility study, Wiley identified client needs, cost efficiencies
and operational issues early in the project and directed the company towards a facility that would successfully achieve its objective for the growing market.
The facility features:
• Seven-high, double and single deep selective racking for efficient stock rotation
• Very flat, durable concrete floors for efficient use of high-reach forklifts
• A fully piled foundation system
• An in-rack VESDA aspirating smoke detection system
• A 700m2 mezzanine floor for special order packing
• A 100 per cent standby power facility
• A self-sufficient treated water supply from an onsite deep well installation
• Capacity for future extension as the market dictates
For further information about Wiley please contact:
Andrew Newby
Director of Business Development
WILEY AUSTRALIA
46 Logan Road Woolloongabba
Brisbane Queensland Australia 4102
Telephone 61 7 3859 8888
Fax 61 7 3891 6333
Email: newbya@wiley.com.au
Web: www.wiley.com.au
Machinery Automation & Robotics
1/101 Derby Street
Silverwater NSW 2128
Phone: (61) 2 9748 7001
http://www.machineryautomation.com.au