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Warehouse Efficiency Audit
Find out where your warehouse could be working harder, safer and more efficiently.
Discover Smarter Ways to Use Your Warehouse
Most warehouses lose money in ways that are hard to see day to day. Underused space, poor stock flow, long picking paths, congested aisles, double-handling, unsafe storage and labour pressure can quietly reduce productivity and margin.
The DMD Warehouse Efficiency Audit gives you a clear, practical view of where your operation can improve. We identify the issues holding back capacity, safety and performance, then show you where the biggest gains can be made with the least disruption.
The goal is not to sell a product first. The goal is to understand your operation, identify the highest-value opportunities and help you make confident decisions about layout, storage, workflow and automation.
Who This Is For
The Warehouse Efficiency Audit is designed for businesses that are actively looking to improve warehouse performance, reduce labour pressure and prepare for future growth or operational change.
It is especially valuable for teams that know their current setup is no longer keeping up with demand, order volume, staff availability, workflow complexity or safety expectations.
- Ideal for warehouses running out of space;
- operations with high picking labour;
- businesses struggling with staff availability;
- sites considering racking, shelving, mezzanines or automation;
- companies planning growth, relocation or operational change.
What We Review
Space and layout efficiency
We assess how effectively your available floor space is being used and identify layout improvements that can improve flow, capacity and productivity.
Labour Efficiency and Cost Per Pick
We review picking paths, travel time, stock access, double-handling and labour bottlenecks to identify ways to improve picks per labour hour and reduce cost per pick.
Vertical Storage Opportunities
We evaluate unused vertical space and explore ways to increase storage capacity without expanding your footprint.
Storage Condition and Safety
We review the condition of existing storage systems to ensure they meet operational requirements and highlight potential safety or compliance concerns.
Workflow and Access
We analyse movement patterns, access points, congestion and material flow to identify inefficiencies that impact speed, safety and productivity.
Automation and Future Growth Potential
We identify opportunities for automation, robotics and scalable storage systems that support long-term operational growth.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- You will gain a clear and practical understanding of how your warehouse is currently performing, including key opportunities to improve space utilisation, labour productivity, workflow efficiency, safety and long-term scalability.
- The audit highlights not just what is not working, but where the biggest gains can be made with the least disruption.
- You will receive straightforward, actionable recommendations that give you a clear path forward – whether that means improving your layout, changing storage systems, reducing walking time, increasing pick efficiency, introducing vertical storage or planning automation over time.
- There is no obligation to proceed further. The value is in giving your team expert insight to make better warehouse decisions.
How the Audit Works
- Step 1: Tell Us About Your Warehouse. Complete a short questionnaire so we can understand your site, operational challenges, order flow, labour pressures and business goals. We’ll review your responses to determine whether an on-site visit is required to complete the audit and ensure the right DMD specialist is involved from the outset.
- Step 2: On-site walk-through. If required, a DMD specialist reviews the warehouse in real operating conditions, including layout, storage, access, movement and safety.
- Step 3: Opportunity review. We identify practical areas for improvement, including space, labour efficiency, workflow, safety and automation potential.
- Step 4: High-level recommendations. You receive a clear summary of key opportunities and suggested next steps.
Ready to Find the Opportunities Inside Your Warehouse?
Request a Warehouse Efficiency Audit and get a practical view of where your space, labour, workflow, safety and storage systems can perform better.
No pressure. No guesswork. Just practical insight from warehouse specialists who understand storage, safety, workflow and automation.
Trusted by Leading Organisations Across WA
For decades, leading organisations across mining, defence, medical, construction and logistics have trusted DMD to deliver engineered warehouse solutions that perform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every warehouse project is different, which means there are often questions around timing, existing infrastructure, automation, safety requirements and what happens after installation. Below are some of the most common questions we receive from businesses planning a warehouse upgrade, automation integration or full transformation project. If you need more specific advice, our team is always available to talk through your operation and requirements.
What is a Warehouse Efficiency Audit?
A Warehouse Efficiency Audit is a practical review of your warehouse layout, storage systems, workflow, labour use, safety and growth potential. It helps identify where space, time and labour are being wasted and where improvements can deliver stronger operational return.
What is cost per pick?
Cost per pick is the labour and operational cost involved in picking each order line or item. Reducing cost per pick can improve warehouse profitability without necessarily increasing headcount.
How can a warehouse reduce labour pressure?
A warehouse can reduce labour pressure by improving stock layout, reducing walking time, minimising double-handling, increasing storage density, improving pick-face access and considering automation where there is a clear return on investment.
Can DMD help increase warehouse output without adding more staff?
Yes. The audit is designed to identify ways to increase warehouse productivity by improving layout, storage, workflow and automation opportunities so the same team can process more work with less wasted movement.
Is automation always required?
No. Sometimes the best ROI comes from layout changes, better racking, improved shelving, clearer access paths or better use of vertical space. Automation should only be recommended where it makes commercial sense.
Who should request a Warehouse Efficiency Audit?
The audit is best suited to businesses experiencing space constraints, labour pressure, slow fulfilment, safety concerns, growth pressure or uncertainty about whether to invest in racking, shelving, mezzanine floors or automation.
What does DMD review during the audit?
DMD reviews space utilisation, storage condition, picking and movement patterns, labour pressure, access, safety, vertical storage opportunities and the potential for scalable storage or automation solutions.
What Our Clients Say
Why choose DMD
One Partner, From Start to Finish
We manage every stage of the project lifecycle from design through to installation and ongoing support for consistent delivery.
Engineered, Not Off-the-Shelf
We deliver purpose-built solutions designed around specific operational needs for reliable performance and efficiency.
Proven Experience in Complex Environments
We execute projects in complex industrial settings where precision planning and controlled delivery are critical to success.
Global Technology Partners, Local Delivery
We combine global technology partnerships with local expertise to ensure practical implementation and dependable results.
Safety, Quality and Compliance Built In
We embed safety, quality and compliance into all processes to ensure consistent, controlled and accountable outcomes.
Long-Term Service and Accountability
We provide long-term support beyond delivery to ensure continued performance, reliability and accountability over time.