Barloworld warehouse specialists have the experience and range of tools including the latest generation of 3D warehouse simulation software to help you plan your materials handling operation and minimise capital risk.

Our specialists use 3D warehouse simulation software recently developed by Hyster to help companies gain an understanding of how a warehouse would theoretically operate whether for a new development or changes to an existing operation. Simulation is not an exact science, however it can provide a realistic indication of the viability of various forklift fleet options. Warehouse managers will be able to consider different forklift truck fleet mix scenarios and develop a good idea of potential pallet throughputs and related costs.

How it works - A Barloworld Warehouse expert works with you to input relevant data for your operation. Key data will include the normal arrival and dispatch patterns with estimations of the minimum average and maximum number of pallets per load. The expert will also require data on the size of the warehouse, racking dimensions and number of loading and unloading bays. With this data different scenarios can be developed based on varying the number and types of forklift trucks. A series of algorithms, based on the known performance parameters of each truck will then illustrate how the warehouse would actually work.

The warehouse simulator provides 2D or 3D visual representations of the warehouse operation. It also provides a series of graphs that illustrate the utilization and throughput of each operational area throughout the day. Barloworld specialists, trained specifically on the system, then help identify the optimum fleet mix to maximize productivity and minimize total cost of operation. The simulator allows the warehouse owner to know if he really has the right mix of lift trucks and vividly shows how a different combination could reduce cost and improve efficiency.

Through our warehouse simulation and logistics analysis service, Barloworld project specialists are able to determine the optimum combination of warehouse layout and fleet resource.

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Through our logistics analysis service, Barloworld project specialists are able to determine the optimum combination of warehouse layout and fleet resource.