Dahlia Strategic Solutions
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Warehouse & Distribution Center Design

We design distribution centers from 50K to 1M+ sq ft. Slotting optimization, layout redesign, automation business cases, and WMS selection. DSS operates its own DC — every recommendation is something we have already done.

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32%
Avg. throughput improvement
8-14 weeks
Engagement duration
From $35K / 10-week engagement
Investment

Client Challenges We Solve

Why Companies Call Us

If any of these sound familiar, this engagement is built for you.

1

Slotting chaos — fast movers buried, slow movers in prime pick faces

2

Excessive travel time between pick zones

3

Manual processes that should be automated (or vice versa)

4

Labor productivity not baselined or benchmarked

5

Automation business cases fail rigorous ROI scrutiny

6

WMS implementations that miss 60% of expected benefits

Our Approach

A 4-Phase Engagement

Structured, transparent, and built around measurable outcomes.

01

Operational Assessment

Time studies, travel path analysis, productivity baselines. ABC velocity analysis on inventory.

02

Slotting & Layout

Velocity-based slotting redesign. Layout optimization using lean flow principles. Phased migration plan.

03

Automation ROI

Conveyor, AS/RS, AMRs, goods-to-person, voice picking, pick-to-light. Build rigorous 5-year NPV models.

04

WMS Selection & Launch

WMS RFP, vendor demos, contract support. Launch governance and adoption tracking.

What You Get

Engagement Deliverables

  • Operational assessment report (productivity baselines)
  • ABC velocity analysis and slotting optimization
  • Layout redesign (CAD + flow diagrams)
  • Automation business case (5-yr NPV, sensitivity)
  • WMS RFP and selection scorecard
  • Phased migration plan with risk register
  • Post-launch performance audit (90-day review)
Outcomes

What Clients Typically See

32%
Avg. throughput improvement
$1.8M
Avg. labor savings identified
17
DCs designed
11 mo
Median payback on automation

Recent Engagement

Regional 3PL (450K sq ft DC)

Increased throughput 41%, reduced labor 22%

Velocity slotting, conveyor redesign, pick-to-light for top 500 SKUs. 9-month payback.

Industries

Where This Applies

Cross-industry expertise with operator credibility in each.

3PLE-commerce fulfillmentRetail DCPharmaceutical distributionCold storageIndustrial / automotive parts
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