3PL & contract logistics
Shorter picker routes, higher productivity
Logio partnered with DHL to analyze and redesign warehouse operations in a distribution center serving European footwear retailer Leder & Schuh (Humanic).
Outcome
The project delivered an optimized warehouse layout and standardized processes that reduce walking distance for pickers by 22 percent and unlock an estimated 8 percent increase in picking productivity.
Reduction in walking distance for pickers
0%
Potential increase in picking productivity
+0%
About DHL
DHL is the world’s leading logistics company, providing international express delivery, freight transportation, e‑commerce fulfillment and contract logistics services as part of DHL Group. The Group operates in more than 220 countries and territories and employs around 600,000 people worldwide. In 2023, DHL Group reported revenue of 81.8 billion euros.
Approximately 600,000 employees worldwide
Operations in over 220 countries and territories
81.8 billion EUR in group revenue in 2023
Initial challenge
DHL operates a distribution center for Leder & Schuh (Humanic) and asked Logio to analyze warehouse processes and validate the internal management proposals for increasing productivity.
Project goal
The project aimed to optimize the warehouse layout, standardize warehouse processes and update operational reporting in order to reduce picker walking distance and improve overall picking productivity.
Solution
Designing a more efficient picking warehouse
Logio carried out a structured review of warehouse operations, focusing on picker movements, stock placement and process standards, and translated the findings into a practical redesign of the layout, workflows and reporting.
Solutions implemented
Process Mapping & Analysis
Process Optimization
Intralogistics & Material Flow
Impact
Shorter routes, more efficient warehouse operations
Reduced walking distance in picking
Walking distance for pickers was reduced by 22 percent through an optimized layout and smarter stock placement.
Higher picking productivity potential
The shorter routes create an estimated 8 percent potential increase in picking productivity without additional labor or automation.
Standardized warehouse processes
Warehouse processes were standardized, which simplifies training, stabilizes performance and makes it easier to scale best practices across shifts and teams.
Better organized picker work
The organization of picker work was redesigned so tasks are clearer, movements are more focused and time is spent on value‑adding activities rather than unnecessary walking.
Ready to make your warehouse work harder for you
If your distribution center teams walk too much and pick too little, we can help. Tell us about your warehouse and we will explore how data, layout design and intralogistics expertise can reduce travel distances and unlock productivity in your operations.
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