Poster
Client Context
The Coca-Cola Company’s Commercial Product Supply (CPS) group manages a global network of concentrate manufacturing and distribution centers. As part of its Warehouse Transformation Initiative, CPS is entering the Master Planning phase for its Argentina warehouse, with a key focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs across the network.
Project Objective
The primary goal is to improve picking efficiency for both mixed and full pallet processes and evaluate the benefits of automation—specifically the planned implementation of a 4-way Shuttle ASRS.
Design Strategy
The project is divided into two focus areas:
- Analyze short-term and long-term delays in mixed pallet assembly and replenishment.
- Assess the impact of automation on full pallet retrievals through ASRS implementation.
To support this, the team:
- Designed a forward pick area for 175 high-demand SKUs with 200 pallet locations.
- Applied a SKU slotting strategy to both current and future systems.
- Built an analytical model to evaluate key warehouse performance metrics.
- Conducted a cost-benefit analysis for the ASRS system.
Deliverables
- Long-term forward pick area layout recommendation
- Pallet allocation optimization model
- SKU slotting map for short- and long-term systems
- Tools for seasonal demand and SKU fluctuation planning
- ASRS evaluation with rack configuration analysis
- Scalable pallet location model for future ASRS growth
Value and Impact
- 28.3% reduction in concurrent replenishments and 13% improvement in picking time (long-term)
- 6% picking time reduction in the current system (short-term)
- ASRS implementation results in 39% increase in capacity and 465% improvement in throughput
- Decreased reliance on external warehousing and improved full pallet retrieval efficiency
Project Information
Spring 2025
The Coca-Cola Company
Student Team
Courtney Maley, Aden Cobb, Emma Blazejewski, Catherine Serek, Kaitlyn Thompson
Faculty Advisor
Faculty Evaluator
