
A warehouse master plan determines the optimal layout of a logistics site for consolidation or distribution— regardless of whether it is a brownfield or greenfield site. This involvesstructuring information and material flows, developing decoupling points and security strategies , and evaluating the economic benefits of various automation options . Taking sales forecasts into account, future inventory trends are projected . At the same time, the master plan ensures that the property remains flexible in the long term and is suitable for various future uses.
At a white goods company with €14 billion in revenue, bottlenecks in intralogistics were identified based on the Warehouse Master Plan, using a BI model. A space strategy and a target vision for the next five years were developed. The implementation of these measures included, among other things, outsourcing warehouse operations to a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. In addition, EMPORIAS provided implementation support over several years, ensuring the successful realization of the joint potential.

Requirements Analysis—A coordinated, validated planning framework is used as the foundation. All relevant stakeholders and projects are included in this process.
Development of a long-term plan—a robust framework for land use and material flows will be established.

Resources and Investments—a profitability analysis or a dynamic business case is conducted. Transparency is established regarding the optimization potential.
Preparation and Implementation—A roadmap for implementation will be developed, and transparency will be established regarding the next steps for gradual optimization.