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Pharmacy retail & wholesalers
Data led warehouse layout for dm drogerie markt
Logio helped dm drogerie markt turn detailed retail data into a warehouse layout and technology concept for its new Ostredek distribution center. The solution reduces labor effort through optimised processes and precise product slotting while keeping the layout ready for future changes in demand.
Outcome
Using detailed product and retail data, Logio analysed assortment characteristics and store layout, then proposed and compared several warehouse variants with suitable technologies. dm drogerie markt gained a clear, future proof layout with defined processes and slotting rules that support efficient operations and lower labor costs.
About dm drogerie markt
dm drogerie markt is one of the largest drugstore chains in Central and South Eastern Europe. The first store of the parent company dm‑drogerie markt Austria was opened in 1976. Today the company has 62 600 employees and operates 3 700 stores in 12 European countries; in the Czech Republic it runs 251 stores supplied from the central warehouse in Jihlava.
62 600 employees worldwide
3 700 stores in 12 European countries
251 stores supplied in the Czech Republic
Initial challenge
dm drogerie markt decided to build a new strategically located warehouse in Ostředek in the Czech Republic and needed a layout concept that would reflect the specifics of its drugstore assortment, product handling requirements and in‑store layout, while supporting efficient operations.
Project goal
The goal was to use the large volume of available retail and product data to analyse item characteristics and flows, design and compare multiple warehouse layout variants with suitable technologies, and select a solution that minimises labour intensity and remains flexible for future needs.
Solution
Designing a warehouse layout powered by retail data
Logio transformed detailed data about dm’s products and store layout into a concrete warehouse layout concept, including technology recommendations and clear rules for placing product groups and individual SKUs.
Solutions implemented
Intralogistics & Material Flow
Business Case & Feasibility Study
Automated & Efficient Warehousing
Impact
Data based layout that cuts labor and prepares the warehouse for growth
Lower warehouse labor costs
The proposed layout, technology concept and process design reduce manual work by aligning handling steps and slotting rules with product characteristics and flows.
Clear rules for every pallet position
Each pallet location has a defined SKU assignment and rules for how layout and processes should change when turnover or other decisive parameters change.
Future proof warehouse concept
Evaluated layout variants and technology options give dm drogerie markt a solution that meets current capacity needs and can be adapted when business requirements evolve.
Better link between warehouse and stores
The warehouse layout reflects how goods are arranged in stores, which supports efficient replenishment and consistent grouping of products across the network.
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