warehouse assessmnent in a single tour

what is the goal of the assesmnt method?

identify a warehouse’s strengths and weaknesses without needing deep operational data or long audits.

how the assesment works

factor-rating system with 11 evaluation areas (operational performance + management quality).

what are the 11 areas?

1. Customer satisfaction focus

2. Cleanliness, safety, ergonomics, hygiene

3. Use of space & facility condition

4. Condition of material handling equipment

5. Teamwork and motivation

6. Storage systems & inventory management

7. Order picking methods

8. Supply chain coordination

9. Level and use of IT systems

10. Commitment to quality & error prevention

11. Balance between efficiency and flexibility

benfits vs shortcomings

• fast and easy to use

• useful for benchmarking competitors, partners, service providers

→ but not a replacement for financial or detailed operationl analysis