Simulation requires time and data. Consider simpler tools (spreadsheets, process mapping) when:
Optimization is not a one-time event. Experts at McKinsey suggest that warehouse simulation should be a recurring process that evolves alongside market trends and consumer preferences. Successful implementation requires buy-in from on-the-ground warehouse managers who possess the practical insight necessary to ensure the digital model reflects real-world constraints. Improving warehouse operations—digitally - McKinsey warehouse simulation tools
What’s the biggest operational guess you’ve seen a warehouse make? (Wrong conveyor speed? Wrong pick path?) Let me know in the comments. Simulation requires time and data