Client: Sass & Belle

Location: UK

Services: Business Improvement

Jigsaw were asked by Sass & Belle to redesign and deploy a new concept for their online retail and distribution centre.

The client’s operation was spread over four separate sites across London
Space restriction and high inventory hampered growth and Jigsaw were asked to provide expertise for the consolidation, warehouse layout design and move into the new premises.
Stock optimisation needed to be part of the footprint change

A progressive company delivering premium level support services working in strict adherence with robust in-house best practices in accordance with all industry standards.

A proven track record with a team possessing real industry experience with empathy to support businesses accordingly understanding individual pain points;

Jigsaw provided 3 subject matter experts working to:

analyse current stock and create a ‘Plan for every part to reduce it to a level that would fit in the new premises.
End-to-end assessment of the operation, footprint and supply chain
Map out Current State and development of Future State in strict adherence to budget restrictions
Lean deployment, removal of system wastes
Design and implement plan to consolidate and move seamlessly without impacting the day-to-day business
Develop options for Best-in-Class layout design to maximise storage and operational area
Evaluate operational processes and propose improvements in both process and manning levels.
Provide a new dunnage reclaim process

The business was consolidated and moved, becoming fully operational out of the new Heathrow combined warehouse and distribution centre within 6 months, on-time and under budget
New layout capable of storing the reduced stock, elimination the need for auxiliary storage
Stock optimised by 1500 pallets position
Dunnage reclaim saves ~£20k per annum
Operational and business culture change