Warehouse Automation Business Case Proposal

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Warehouse Automation Business Case — Proposal

Client: Halden Logistics · Engagement: Warehouse automation business case · Submitted: 22 June 2026

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1. Context

Following the network redesign, Halden’s six distribution centres handle 40% more volume each. Labour accounts for 54% of warehouse operating cost, and picking productivity has fallen as sites became busier.

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2. Scope

Assess automation options — goods-to-person picking, autonomous mobile robots and automated storage — for the three largest sites, and build an investment case with phased implementation.

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3. Timeline

The engagement runs from 13 July 2026 to 27 November 2026.