Top Ten Tips for Warehouse Design Whitepaper

How to Plan Smarter, Avoid Costly Errors & Future-Proof Your Warehouse

Warehouse design is not just about fitting racks and allocating space – it is about supporting your business strategy, scaling with demand, and maximising operational efficiency. Whether you’re building a new warehouse or revamping an existing facility, getting the design right can mean the difference between thriving or barely surviving in today’s competitive logistics environment.

This expert-led white paper from Körber Supply Chain reveals the top 10 essential tips to guide your warehouse layout and infrastructure decisions—from data-driven simulation and 3D modelling to aligning your WMS strategy and external yard logistics. Perfect for warehouse planners, operations managers, and logistics professionals, these insights help you design a facility that delivers productivity, flexibility, and long-term value.

What’s Inside:

• Understanding Business Requirements: Size your facility and staging zones based on accurate forecasts, stock turns, and volumes.
• Design Beyond the Four Walls: Incorporate yard management and transport logistics into your planning for seamless inbound and outbound flows.
• Leverage 3D Modelling and Simulation: Visualise designs and test warehouse scenarios before committing to costly builds.
• Simplify Without Sacrificing Flexibility: Avoid over-automation and create adaptable workflows that scale with demand.
• Integrate WMS Early: Design your layout with your WMS in mind – including RF, voice, and network requirements.
• Use a Proper Warehouse Design Tool: Simulate, optimise, and trial different warehouse configurations before breaking ground.