Insights

Methods and reference, published

The reference library and estimating tools behind our work are free at highbay.io. These are the pieces most relevant to each service.

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Distribution center and facility design

Reading
- Facility layout design
- Dock door sizing
Free tool

Warehouse sizing
Automation strategy and selection

Reading
- Automation decision framework
- Automation selection scoring matrix
Free tool

AGV and AMR ROI
Business case and capital costing

Reading
- Automation ROI and payback
- ROI, NPV and payback
Free tool

Labor model
Specification and RFP

Reading
- Integrator pricing and end-user evaluation
- Consulting deliverables library
Free tool

Conveyor and sortation
Implementation management

Reading
- Design review management
- Change orders and steering committees
Free tool

Project tracking
Commissioning and acceptance testing

Reading
- Throughput analysis
- Utilization ceilings and queueing
Free tool

Backlog estimator
Operations assessment and turnaround

Reading
- Lean methods in DC operations
- Engineered labor standards
Free tool

Slotting
WMS, WES and WCS integration

Reading
- The warehouse software stack
- ERP and WMS integration
Free tool

Reference library

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