Process - Our Methodology

Investing in an AGV system can be expensive.
Making the decision can be difficult and uncertain.
We aim to help at every step.

The Problem We first need to understand the problem that we need to solve.

• Not all applications are a good fit for an AGV operation.
• We will assist in collecting data to illustrate to aid in understand the problem that you need us to help solve:
• Warehouse System Specialists will visit site and collect data where required.
• We will utilise software collection tools to enable us to construct an “as-is” model of any facility under review.

Evaluation We’ll help ensure certainty of suitability of any solution.

• We will use an iterative, interactive process to put solutions on the table.
• Our solutions will be backed by solid data and analysis.
• We have many tools at our disposal to evaluate a solution:

• CAD layouts of a facility, remodelling.
• Process mapping/modelling.
• Interactive 3D Warehouse Simulation.
• Focused Industry Segment Expertise & Best Practice recommendations.

Concepts & Proposals We’ll work with you to discover & recommend the best fit for you.

• With the selected solutions evaluated and one or more chosen, we will engage with our own Engineering Teams and those of our Automation Partners.
• We’ll produce initial designs of any specialist handling interfaces and show them in 3D.
• Each step of the solution will be simulated, allowing fine tuning of both input data and the final solution.

Business Case An investment is useless if there is no tangible return.

• With the final solution(s) on the table, we’ll assist you, if required, in developing the business case.
• We can help compare an automated system to a manual equivalent.
• We’ll make sure that any equipment or MHE offered follows our industry-leading stance on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Our Independent Distribution network means we’ll have the right maintenance support in the right place.

Implementation Carefully planned implementations.

• We will agree a schedule with you for the delivery, installation, integration, configuration and go-live of all equipment we’re contracted for.
• Our specialists will be on-site for the whole time it takes to complete the implementation.
• At every step, we will work to ensure a smooth transition and go-live.

Maintenance The right maintenance support in the right place at the right time.

• During the design phase we will have agreed the necessary levels of service cover.
• As leaders in Independent Distribution, we have a global service and maintenance network.
• We will ensure that local support is trained and ready to provide assistance in keeping any AGV system up and running.
• Our network is backed fully with our factory and partner support.