Ovečkárna: Smart warehouse system speeds up shipping by 90%, thanks to which the e-shop is growing and conquering Europe

How Ovečkárna accelerated picking by 92% and gained control over inventory during rapid growth | GRiT

Current state and problem

The sheep farm prospered in the long term. The number of orders and the range of products grew. The logistics operation was mastered, but it increasingly depended on the experience of specific people and the ability to react quickly. As the volume of orders grew, it became clear that this model was not sustainable in the long term.

Warehouse management was not based on clearly defined rules, but on the knowledge of the team. New or seasonal workers needed a longer training period and inventories were a significant burden. The differences between records and reality had a direct financial impact on the value of the warehouse, which was around CZK 160 million.

Proposed solution

The sheep farm switched to LOKiA WMS as a system that took over the management of receipt, storage, picking and inventory. Warehouse management has shifted from individual experience to clearly defined rules. Operations have ceased to depend on who is on duty at the moment and have become transparent and repeatable. New and seasonal workers can quickly join the operation without a long training period. The processes guide them and determine what to do.

Thanks to this, the company can safely increase order volume and develop sales in other European markets without the warehouse representing a limit to further growth.

Resulting changes

Acceleration of order picking by up to 92%. The warehouse can handle significantly higher work volumes without the need to expand the team or increase operating costs.

Continuous inventory without the need to stop operations. Shortage reduced to approximately CZK 10,000 with a warehouse value of around CZK 160 million.

Management decision-making based on current and accurate data. The warehouse has become a manageable part of the company, not an operational uncertainty with every growth.

“Growth is not about getting the order into the house, but getting it out to the customer. That's where LOKiA is a key helper. In retrospect, you'll see for yourself that the initial investment was quite ridiculous money for how it will move you.“

Adam Fiala, COO

E-commerce

How we helped

Acceleration of picking and stabilization of shipping

Warehouse management was not based on clearly defined rules, but on the knowledge of the team. New or seasonal workers needed a longer training period and inventories were a significant burden. The differences between records and reality had a direct financial impact on the value of the warehouse, which was around CZK 160 million.

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“Growth is not about getting the order into the house, but getting it out to the customer. That's where LOKiA is a key helper. In retrospect, you'll see for yourself that the initial investment was quite ridiculous money for how it will move you.“

Adam Fiala, COO

E-commerce

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