Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), is a low-margin and very cut-throat business. It is necessary that products are delivered to the consumer in a cost-effective and efficient manner, allowing profit margins to be high and the supply chain moving. An efficient FMCG warehouse management system must be in place and hence, Lean process techniques come into the picture.
The FMCG warehouse is complex and comprises of many different areas such as frozen or fresh produce sections, fast and slower moving items areas, with different handling conditions, making it vital for operatives to receive accurate and specific instructions. Shelf life and expiry date monitoring, preservation methods, Storage conditions like temperature and humidity control, traceability, inventory control, etc. must be kept in mind at all moments. For materials that have a small shelf life and perish quickly, the First-In-First-Out methodology must be used.
Visual warehouses have efficient processes through implementation of Inventory control and monitoring boards, material handling and storage instructions, material preservation guidelines, storage condition guidelines, material identification and storage location boards and storage related safety guidelines. Visual displays such as Area identification boards, safety signs, efficient floor marking makes it easier to understand and operate.
Standard operating procedures (SOP), FIFO monitoring boards, and pictorial work instructions can guide all employees to understand the systematic working method. Visual Management will definitely play a major role in bringing in more clarity and transparency in information flow.
Visualmitra has immediate and broad experience in adding real value to the FMCG Sector through engaging Visual Management, committing ourselves to understand the processes and the pressure & variations the organization is going through. Our Visual Management Experts having experience in FMCG Sector would conduct a survey and identify where & how visual controls can be applied, visual tools to be used, color codes specific to each display, actual sizes required for the particular area and materials to be used as per the working condition.
