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Trommer & Associates, Inc. provides a unique team
of experienced managers with proven expertise. This expertise is
provided on a contract basis for those firms who do not have
full time staff members with a strong knowledge base in the area
of warehousing, distribution and manufacturing systems planning.
Benefits of Existing Products and Services
Each service is performed within a systematic Project Methodology
consisting of four Phases of concept development, engineering,
equipment purchasing and implementation. The project services
have been a strong base for Trommer & Associates, Inc. and are
used to identify additional services to be added within the
development of the Project Methodology.
Phase I - Concept Development
Purpose: A strategic planning phase, evaluates the client
distribution needs through the use of a Project Questionnaire
and meetings with management.
Benefits: Clients gain an understanding of operational
needs and wants, so that optimal operational flexibility and
performance can be achieved and a facility layout can be
developed.
Services include:
- Operational Review
- Feasibility Studies
- Location Analysis
- Long Range Planning
- Data Collection
- Statistical Analysis
- Cost Development
- Manpower Requirements
- Economic Justification
Phase II - Concept Drawings & Performance Specifications
Purpose:
Complete detailed equipment layout drawings based upon the
approved concept developed in Phase I. Prepare an outline of
Operational Procedures and Material Flow. Develop Performance
Specifications for new equipment
purchases.
Benefits: Establishes the approach and methodology that
will be required to fully implement the plan. This is the final
step to receive approval and appropriate the financial funds
based on a ROI and productivity efficiencies.
Services include:
- Plot Plan
- Facility Layouts
- System Layout Drawings
- Equipment Layout & Elevations
- Performance Specifications
- Building Outline Criteria
- Software System Description
- Operational Procedures
Phase III - Competitive Bid Procedures
Purpose:
The objective is to establish baseline design criteria for all
Suppliers and Vendors of specific material handling equipment.
This allows for an un-biased review of the buying process
assuring that the client is purchasing and maintaining the
performance specifications of a specific product.
Benefits: The competitive bidding
process allows the client to develop a true evaluation
of the material handling equipment with little deviation
from vendors alternate concepts that may have an overall
impact to the design criteria that has been conceived
during the Phase I and II of the process.
Services include:
- Interview Equipment Suppliers
- Visit Suppliers Facilities
- Selection of Bidders
- Prepare Bid Documentation
- Release Bid Documents
- Prepare Project Model or Rendering
- Visit Existing Equipment Installations
- Select Qualified Suppliers
Phase IV - Implementation
Purpose: To oversee the scheduling and implementation
of the equipment to insure that all systems function as
intended. These services include full time, on site project
management to insure project coordination and to insure that the
equipment complies with the specifications and is installed in a
professional manner. All equipment is thoroughly tested to
insure performance.
Benefits: To alleviate the client from the
daily activity and management of multiple vendors, tradesman and
scheduling issues that may take place day to day. Scheduling and
maintaining project meetings to ensure that building
enhancements coordinate with the Material Handling System
installation. Completing Project Site Notes, System Punch List,
and system testing to ensure the specifications are met as
agreed to by all parties.
Services include:
- Establish Implementation Schedule
- Initiate Equipment Purchases
- Coordination with Project A/E
- Review Building Drawings
- Review Equipment Drawings
- Coordinate Software System
- Schedule Equipment Installation
- Equipment Testing
- Personnel Training
- System Start-up
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