Supply Chain Insight Inc.
Supply Chain Consulting - Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Facility Design - Yard
Land Requirement
- Building initial size and expansion capabilities
- Municipal requirement for set backs, berms and storm water management
- Yard requirements including:
- Traffic flow for both cars and trucks inbound / outbound including gate house(s)
- Tractor, trailer and car parking
- Maintenance and fuel requirements
- Truck scales
Facility Design - Building
Square Footage & Height
- Pick face versus reserve driven
- Any mechanization requirement
- Specific temperature requirements by area
- Dock & door requirements inbound and outbound
- Support areas including:
- Battery charging, maintenance & MHE parking
- Main office area and shipping / receiving offices
- Locker rooms, washrooms, cafeteria and training room
- Mechanical and electrical rooms