RISO Ibérica

Case study

RISO - Barcelona Warehouse Optimization

Industry

Printing Solutions

Challenge

RISO Ibérica, a subsidiary of the Japanese printer company RISO Kagaku Corporation, faced the challenge of optimizing its new warehouse facility in Barcelona. The company needed to:

Design an efficient warehouse layout to maximize storage capacity and streamline operations.
Implement a warehouse management system (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.
Optimize material flow to reduce handling times and improve productivity.
Ensure scalability to accommodate future growth and expansion.

Solution

Our consultancy partnered with RISO Ibérica to provide comprehensive warehouse design and implementation services.

Warehouse Design:

We collaborated with RISO Ibérica to design a new warehouse layout that optimized space utilization and material flow. This involved:

Analyzing storage requirements and product characteristics.
Determining the optimal storage solutions, including racking systems, shelving, and pallet storage.
Designing efficient picking and packing areas to minimize travel distances and improve order processing.
Incorporating safety and ergonomic considerations to create a comfortable and productive work environment.

WMS Implementation:

We assisted RISO Ibérica in selecting and implementing a warehouse management system (WMS) to automate and streamline warehouse operations. This included:

Integrating the WMS with RISO Ibérica’s existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Configuring the WMS to support receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
Implementing barcode scanning and mobile devices to improve data accuracy and efficiency.
Providing training and support to RISO Ibérica’s warehouse staff.

Material Flow Optimization:

We analyzed and optimized material flow within the warehouse to reduce handling times and improve productivity. This involved:

Implementing efficient receiving and shipping processes.
Optimizing picking routes and methods to minimize travel distances.
Utilizing conveyor systems and other material handling equipment to automate the movement of goods.
Establishing clear and efficient workflows for all warehouse operations.

Results

The implementation of our warehouse optimization solutions delivered significant benefits for RISO Ibérica:

Increased Storage Capacity: The new warehouse layout optimized space utilization, increasing storage capacity by 30%.
Improved Inventory Accuracy: The WMS implementation improved inventory accuracy to 99%, reducing stockouts and discrepancies.
Reduced Order Fulfillment Time: Streamlined processes and optimized material flow reduced order fulfillment time by 50%.
Enhanced Productivity: Improved processes and automation increased warehouse productivity by 40%.
Scalable Operations: The new warehouse design and WMS implementation provided a scalable platform to support RISO Ibérica’s future growth in the Spanish market.

Conclusion

By partnering with our consultancy, RISO Ibérica successfully optimized its new warehouse facility in Barcelona, achieving significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and scalability. This has enabled RISO Ibérica to enhance its operations, improve customer satisfaction, and support its continued growth in the Spanish market.