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Logistics Audit and Personalised Warehouse Optimisation Support
Balea analyses your flows on the ground, identifies the order picking solutions best suited to your warehouse, and implements them. The audit is not an end in itself: it is the starting point for your productivity gains.
In a warehouse, performance losses are rarely dramatic:
they build up line after line, movement after movement. A few extra metres on a picking path, a picking error corrected by hand, a zone that saturates at peak times. A logistics audit makes these signals visible: it analyses flows, measures actual performance, and links each point of friction to a concrete improvement lever.
At Balea, a logistics audit is not an end in itself
It is the step that allows us to identify, on the ground, the solutions best suited to your warehouse to boost productivity and reliability. As specialists in order picking and warehouse flows, we turn the diagnosis into an actionable optimisation plan and a concrete implementation.
This page is for you if :
- Your teams spend too much time correcting picking errors (disputes, customer returns);
- Your picking productivity has plateaued despite rising volumes;
- Your warehouse is reaching capacity or undergoing change (e-commerce, omnichannel, new site);
- Your logistics costs are climbing (overtime, rework, transport) with no clearly identified cause.
What is a logistics audit?
A warehouse audit is a structured analysis of how a warehouse operates: organisation, physical flows, picking processes, use of floor space and performance indicators. The objective is to identify, in concrete terms, what can be improved (quality, reliability, productivity) and which solutions to implement.
The scope of a supply chain audit spans from receiving to transport; within the warehouse, it focuses on receiving, storage, order picking, quality control, dispatch and returns. This logistics diagnosis relies on measurable KPIs (pick accuracy rate, picks per hour, service level, fill rate) that help define which Balea solutions to deploy. A warehouse flow analysis examines the movement of goods and operators; a logistics process audit evaluates working methods and their reliability.
Why conduct a logistics audit?
The Balea logistics audit methodology
Balea’s logistics consultancy is built on a structured approach, from the field to implementation. Every step produces actionable deliverables, and the process as a whole prepares the integration of the Balea solution best suited to your warehouse.
From standard to bespoke
Every warehouse is unique. That is why Balea offers two levels of response, identified during the audit: a proven standard base, and a customisation capability for projects that go beyond the standard scope.
The standard offering: proven and fast to deploy
Our standard range covers the vast majority of order picking needs. Proven across numerous sites and sectors, it guarantees speed of deployment, reliability and a controlled return on investment. For most warehouses, it is the most direct route to measurable gains.
The bespoke offering: when your project goes beyond the standard scope
Some warehouses face constraints that off-the-shelf solutions do not address: atypical product formats, space restrictions, high throughput requirements or specific ergonomic needs. This is where our customisation capability comes in, part of Balea’s DNA: responding to the demands that others leave aside.
Starting from a specification (produced during the audit or provided by you), our teams assess feasibility, develop concepts, create 3D models, then produce a prototype through to series manufacturing. You retain control of the project at every stage, and you receive equipment designed precisely for your flows, without starting from scratch and by building on proven components.
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Benefits of a Balea logistics audit
A logistics audit conducted by Balea targets concrete operational results:
- Reduction of picking errors,
- Productivity improvement,
- Optimisation of flows and operator movements,
- Lower logistics costs,
- Quality improvement.
It also delivers better visibility over operations through data exploitation, and support sized to your actual constraints.
The objective remains constant: measurable gains, rooted in the performance of your warehouse.
Which sectors can benefit from a logistics audit?
The approach applies to any environment where order picking and flows are strategic.
It is equally relevant for manufacturers and 3PL operators, whose productivity and reliability challenges sit at the heart of their business model.
Why choose Balea for your logistics audit?
Balea’s warehouse consultancy does not stop at the diagnosis: it turns the audit into tangible results on the ground.
Result: you do not leave with a finding, but with an actionable optimisation plan and the solutions to apply it.
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What is a logistics audit ?
It is a structured analysis of how a warehouse operates (organisation, flows, picking processes and performance indicators), designed to identify what can be improved and the solutions to implement.
Why should a logistics audit be conducted ?
To objectify productivity losses, reduce picking errors, optimise flows and lower costs. The audit turns diffuse symptoms (delays, disputes, cost overruns) into a prioritised action plan, oriented towards the right solutions.
What elements are analysed during a logistics audit ?
Physical and information flows, layout and use of floor space, picking methods, workstation ergonomics, operator movements, quality control, returns management and logistics KPIs.
How long does a logistics audit typically take ?
The duration depends on the size of the warehouse, the scope of the audit and data availability. Our field immersion is calibrated to focus on what matters most and deliver actionable recommendations quickly.
What KPIs should be tracked to improve logistics performance ?
The most telling: pick accuracy rate, picks per hour, service level, fill rate, distance travelled per operator, returns rate and cost per pick line.
How can order preparation errors be reduced ?
By making the process reliable at the source: guided picking to limit pick errors, weight verification to check every order, and analysis of recurring causes to address the problem upstream rather than through correction.
How can warehouse flows be optimised ?
By mapping actual paths, reorganising references by rotation, reducing crossovers and unnecessary movements, and balancing workload across zones and teams, ideally managed by a supervision tool such as Solea.
How does Balea support logistics optimisation projects ?
Through a complete approach: field immersion, identification of levers, personalised recommendations, then implementation and ongoing support. Balea connects the audit to concrete solutions and, where the project requires it, offers a bespoke response through to prototyping.