Largest Quehenberger warehouse with 85,000sqm successfully implemented for Brico Depot
Quehenberger is the strongest contract logistics provider in Romania ▪ DIY and e-commerce market is booming in Romania ▪ Customised digital solutions enhance transparency ▪ Flexibility is a basic requirement At the end of March, the Romanian unit Quehenberger Logistics ROU SRL was awarded first prize in the Tranzit Efficiency Awards in Bucharest in the category Contract Logistics. One of the flagship projects is the warehouse solution for the DIY Retailer Brico Depot, a subsidiary of the British Kingfisher Group. Speed and adaptability One of the most important key factors in the “ONE DC (Distribution Centre)” project was the ability to quickly and flexibly adapt the space requirements to Brico Depot’s continuing growth and requirements. Within four months, Quehenberger consolidated and relocated three separate storage units within the CTPark (west of Bucharest) into one 85,000sqm distribution centre built exclusively for Brico Depot. A green field project, which is also one of the largest logistics projects in Romania for real estate developers. The warehouse was built without internal partitions while meeting all fire protection requirements. The new ONE DC offers capacity for 90,000 pallets in 20 sectors, which corresponds 1:1 to the shop layouts of the 35 hypermarkets according to the product groups. For Quehenberger Logistics, the biggest challenge was the relocation of 50,000 pallets and storage equipment while operations continued attaining of the agreed KPIs. At the same time, the entire IT infrastructure was maintained and installed at the new location. Meanwhile, all deliveries to the 35 hypermarkets continued in the usual quality. The relocation has been meticulously planned and carried out step by step with complete traceability and strict control guaranteed by the Warehouse Management System, which was developed internally and specifically customised to support the DIY customer. What was moved: ▪ Goods: 50,000 pallets ▪ Storage equipment: 85,000 pallet storage racks ▪ 60km cables (low voltage, high voltage and fibre optic) ▪ 18 UPS units with 20,000 and 2,000 VA for monitoring and grid support in the event of a power failure ▪ 337 surveillance cameras ▪ 315 access points for scanners All available weekends were used for moving while respecting the main winter holidays. Staff from neighbouring companies of Quehenberger Logistics was also deployed to provide support. Highlights ONE DC warehouse: ▪ 85,616sqm ▪ 1,430sqm of office and technical rooms ▪ Storage capacity approx. 90,000 pallets (Rack&Bulk) ▪ Approx. 2,000sqm Pick by Line area ▪ Goods are organised in 20 sectors, which are assigned 1:1 to the shop layouts ▪ 70 ramps ▪ 7 drive ins Source 👇👇👇 Largest Quehenberger warehouse with 85,000sqm successfully implemented for Brico Depot |
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