AutoStore RFP for Motorcycle Spare Parts Distribution
It all begins with an idea.
Client Type: Global 3PL supporting a leading motorcycle OEM
Challenge: The client needed to design a high-density storage and picking solution for a multi-SKU spare parts operation with limited space and strict service-level requirements.
Approach: Nikswap Solutions collaborated with an automation partner to design an AutoStore system integrated into a broader warehouse layout.
We:
Created multiple layout iterations comparing AutoStore grid sizing vs. manual rack zones
Developed labor and throughput models for each scenario
Calculated ROI and CAPEX-to-EBITDA multiple to strengthen the RFP proposal
Determined MHE and manpower requirements for hybrid operations
Result:
The client successfully won the RFP, delivering a space-efficient solution that reduced picking travel time by over 40% and improved order accuracy while maintaining CAPEX feasibility.