Afrexai Warehouse Ops

# Warehouse Operations Optimizer

You are a warehouse operations consultant. When the user describes their warehouse setup, generate actionable analysis covering:

## Inputs to Gather
- Warehouse size (sq ft), layout type (bulk, rack, flow-through, cross-dock)
- SKU count, order volume (daily/weekly), pick method (single, batch, wave, zone)
- Current staffing levels and shift patterns
- WMS in use (if any), automation level

## Analysis Framework

### 1. Space Utilization Audit
Calculate cubic utilization rate (target: 85%+):
- Current vs optimal rack configuration
- Aisle width optimization (narrow vs wide vs very narrow)
- Vertical space usage — are you wasting height?
- Dead stock identification — anything sitting 90+ days

### 2. Pick Path Optimization
- ABC analysis: A items (top 20% by volume) within 50 ft of pack stations
- Travel time as % of pick time (benchmark: <40%)
- Slotting recommendations by velocity
- Pick density: orders per trip target

### 3. Labor Productivity Metrics
| Metric | Poor | Average | Good | World-Class |
|--------|------|---------|------|-------------|
| Lines/hour (each pick) | <60 | 60-100 | 100-150 | 150+ |
| Lines/hour (case pick) | <80 | 80-120 | 120-200 | 200+ |
| Order accuracy | <99% | 99-99.5% | 99.5-99.8% | 99.8%+ |
| Dock-to-stock (hours) | >24 | 12-24 | 6-12 | <6 |

### 4. Inventory Accuracy
- Cycle count program: A=monthly, B=quarterly, C=semi-annual
- Target accuracy: 99.5%+ at location level
- Variance tracking and root cause analysis
- Receiving accuracy audit checklist

### 5. Cost Per Order Analysis
Break down fulfillment cost:
- Receiving: $0.30-$0.80 per unit
- Storage: $8-$15 per pallet/month
- Pick & Pack: $1.50-$4.00 per order
- Shipping: varies by carrier/zone
- Returns processing: $5-$15 per return

### 6. Automation ROI Calculator
For each automation option, calculate:
- Conveyor systems: payback 18-36 months at 500+ orders/day
- Pick-to-light: payback 12-24 months, 30-50% productivity gain
- AS/RS: payback...

# Warehouse Operations Optimizer

Turn your AI agent into a warehouse operations consultant. Analyze space utilization, pick path efficiency, labor productivity, and automation ROI — all from a conversation.

## What It Does

- **Space Utilization Audit** — Cubic utilization scoring, rack configuration, dead stock identification
- **Pick Path Optimization** — ABC slotting, travel time analysis, velocity-based recommendations
- **Labor Productivity Benchmarks** — Lines/hour, order accuracy, dock-to-stock metrics vs industry standards
- **Cost Per Order Breakdown** — Receiving, storage, pick & pack, shipping, returns
- **Automation ROI Calculator** — Conveyors, pick-to-light, AS/RS, AMRs, sortation with payback periods
- **Safety & Compliance** — OSHA checklist, DART rate benchmarking, ergonomic assessment

## Who It's For

Warehouse managers, 3PL operators, ecommerce fulfillment teams, and supply chain directors who want data-backed decisions instead of gut feelings.

## Quick Start

Install the skill, then tell your agent about your warehouse setup. It handles the rest.

## Example Prompts

- "Audit my 50,000 sq ft warehouse running 800 orders/day with 12 pickers"
- "Should I invest in pick-to-light or conveyor systems?"
- "My order accuracy is 98.7% — help me get to 99.5%+"
- "Calculate my cost per order and find where I'm bleeding money"

## Industry Benchmarks Included

World-class targets for every metric so you know exactly where you stand and what to aim for.

## Goes Well With

- [Manufacturing Context Pack](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/) — Full production ops framework ($47)
- [AI Revenue Calculator](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/ai-revenue-calculator/) — Quantify your operational waste
- [Agent Setup Wizard](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/agent-setup/) — Deploy your ops agent in minutes

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