Traditional automation solutions such as mini-loads and shuttle systems are now being challenged by agile, cost-effective alternatives such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). It’s a dynamic market and one where experience is in short supply.
With so many options and so much at stake, how do you know what automation solution is right for your business? We can design, develop and implement a warehouse automation solution and help you to understand how your organisation and operations need to adjust to deliver the best return from your investment.
Supply chain automation has advanced exponentially in recent years – and new generation technology is altering the warehousing landscape. More and more businesses are realising the gap in their efficiency and looking for ways to be agile. But a lack of skill or resource often stands in the way. As the world of robotics continues to evolve, the problem is knowing which automation technology is the right one to choose.
At Hatmill, we’re independent of any third-party suppliers and can help you understand the full range of warehouse automation technologies out there, how they work, and what supplier solutions are available to support each one.
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Backed by decades of experience, our consultants can deliver automation for businesses of every size. Bringing technical skills, practical knowledge and a network of industry talent, we can optimise your warehouse in the most efficient way. We have designed, developed and implemented automated solutions across a wide range of technologies, and are able to evaluate whether investment in technology is financially feasible.
We put a big focus on strategy development, as we believe successful future-proofing starts with good planning. And defining your supply chain strategy is a fundamental step in the process. Whether you need to review your current situation or start from scratch, we’ll be there to help with data analysis, technology and supplier selection, and integration of legacy systems.
By getting to know you, your company, and your core business objectives, we provide an advisory service tailored to your needs. One that is impartial and always looks at the pros and cons of new technology. This way, we assess and mitigate risk, and help you make educated decisions about your investment. We conduct a detailed analysis based on VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity), so you can avoid costly mistakes that would ultimately damage your business.
As leading warehouse automation consultants in the UK, we deliver a complete, agile service with end-to-end support and quick speed to market. Taking you all the way from the discovery phase and building a business case to implementation and review, we bring support in all the right areas. Whether you need technical specialists or extra resource for your in-house team, we tailor our service to your exact requirements.
From automated warehouse picking for faster pick rates to warehouse shuttle systems that take over manual transport roles, our automation solutions can save your business time and money.
To help address longer-term labour shortages, we can introduce several robotic solutions to build resilience into your fulfilment. Warehouse technology solutions such as AGVs and autonomous mobile robots can handle everything from transport to automated warehouse picking, reducing dependency on human workers.
Hive storage and picking systems can ensure a fast pick rate, and our storage solution designs reduce travel time for pickers. This means you can get orders fulfilled much quicker, cutting down despatch times.
In warehouse operations automated warehouse racking systems and boxing systems organise inventory in an efficient way, reducing clutter and giving you a better-designed workspace, whilst reducing warehouse and operations overheads.
Automation can drastically improve inventory accuracy. Not only do robots in the warehouse reduce manual checking, but they can eradicate stock discrepancies caused by human error.
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At Hatmill, we take the forecasting burden away from your business so your teams can focus on the most important aspects of their jobs. To do this, it’s paramount that we learn as much about you from the start so we can give you the best possible service. Here are the steps we take to deliver demand and sales forecasts to your team:
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