Logistics — General planning

Holistic planning — from concept to implementation

Your general planner — from vision to reality

Effective solutions for complex logistics challenges

Practical orientation, know-how, high management competence — this is what our interdisciplinary team of consultants and project managers stands for. Our team is complemented by renowned industrial architects who support us as cooperation partners in architectural planning and implementation. From plant structure planning and layout planning to the design of logistics buildings and the turnkey handover and commissioning of the new factory, we contribute our expertise and experience in integrated logistics planning.

As general planners, we design, coordinate and supervise the entire project professionally and assume responsibility for the economic and efficient execution of the project. Our industrial architects supervise all structural measures on the building in close cooperation with our project managers. This enables us to give our customers the certainty that their construction project will be completed on time, within budget and with the appropriate quality.

Step by step to the optimum solution:
We rely on innovative 3D planning technology

A structured approach is crucial in factory planning

We support you holistically: concept planning, detailed planning, tendering and realisation

Phase I: Concept planning in 3D

Concept planning in logistics forms the basis for efficient processes and optimal operating structures. Based on the strategic corporate goals and a thorough analysis of the current situation, we develop a customized concept layout for you that is based on your individual processes and structures. In the second planning phase, we use advanced 3D planning software to precisely plan and visualize buildings, land and technical equipment. This enables us to adapt all processes precisely to your requirements while ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity. We place particular emphasis on the long-term orientation of planning in order to ensure the future competitiveness of your logistics structures.

Concept planning as the basis for the new design or redesign of the factory
Consideration of future developments and technologies
Special attention is paid to the development of an agile overall layout
Definition of target processes
Design of a target layout: optimal arrangement of functional areas
Creation and evaluation of different layout variants
Cost / benefit assessment
Project cost overview +/-30%

Phase II: Detailed planning in 3D

The aim of detailed planning is to further develop the selected concept approach into a reliable basis for implementation. In detailed planning, we design the individual functional areas in detail. We define the work processes in production, assembly and logistics and equip the individual modules with the appropriate technology and equipment. We adapt walking, transport and information routes to the processes in the best possible way. At the end of the detailed planning phase, there is an implementation concept that contains a rough schedule for specific measures and serves as the basis for tenders and the implementation phase.

Detailed planning and optimization of processes
Definition of all interfaces to the building and building services
Arrangement and design of the workstations
Creation of the detailed layout in 3D
Definition of structural and safety requirements
Detailed calculation of project costs and investment volume
Creation of an implementation plan as the basis for realization (measures, deadlines, resources)
Support in coordinating with authorities regarding approvability

Phase III: Tenders

At the same time as preparing the tender documents, we also sound out the market. Because of our many years of expertise, we know the supplier market very well. You receive a comprehensive list of bidders with all relevant supplier data. You now determine which suppliers are eligible for the tender. We take care of the complete tender management for you — from sending out the tender documents, answering supplier queries, organizing and carrying out the supplier tours, evaluating the bids and providing a final assessment. In addition, we recommend conducting reference visits to potential suppliers, which we can also organize for you. On this basis, you can now decide which supplier is the right partner for you.

Preparation of the specifications and tender documents
Preparation of a comprehensive bidder list including evaluation criteria
Obtaining and evaluating written offers
Presentation of bids
Award recommendation
Support throughout the entire award process, including contract negotiations and contract review

Phase IV: Realization

Once your construction project has been planned and put out to tender, the next step is to realize and implement your construction project. Areas are restructured or extended and equipped with technical components and systems in accordance with the layout created. The conversion or new construction of a logistics building requires a large number of internal and external people, companies and authorities, which are generally networked with each other. Coordinating this complex structure is a challenging task for the client, especially as day-to-day business and your production continue. We are at your side during the entire realization of your new logistics building and, if required, take over the construction supervision and project management as well as any preliminary and settlement planning.

Supplier support
Commissioning
Accompaniment of system tests and acceptances
Coordination of trades
Operational site management
Holistic project management

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