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Warehouse Automation
& Optimization (WAO) Assessment

AWS WAO Assessment, warehouse modernization, warehouse operations, warehouse optimization
OFFERING OVERVIEW

Supply chain and warehouse modernization powered by AWS

Supply chain leaders are under pressure to modernize warehouse operations, deliver faster and achieve Amazon-like performance. However, between legacy systems, labor shortages and maintaining day-to-day operations, there isn't always a clear path forward.

That's why Spinnaker SCA and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered together to deliver a Warehouse Automation & Optimization (WAO) Assessment.

This in-depth operational assessment provides a prioritized, ROI-driven roadmap that identifies where automation and process improvements will deliver the greatest impact.

From advanced material handling to AI-enabled workflows, the WAO Assessment gives you the clarity and confidence to invest smarter, move faster, and modernize with purpose.

 

Warehouse design & 3D simulation

See it, test it and optimize it before you change, build or buy it with a warehouse digital twin—complete with 3D simulations, data integrations, and unlimited ‘what-if’ scenario modeling

 
Material flow analysis & optimization Rethink your warehouse layout, product flows and people resources to maximize performance across processes, automation and systems and unlock additional capacity  
Advanced automation & robotics strategy roadmap

Select, configure and implement advanced automation and material handling equipment solutions to boost productivity and throughput

 

Typical business outcomes from a WAO Assessment include:

20%
reduced fulfillment costs
10%
improved inventory throughput
30%
improved space utilization
40%
increased labor productivity
TECHNOLOGY & SOLUTION EXPERTISE

Industry-depth & hands-on expertise

We've got hands-on implementation experience and across all leading warehouse technology systems, material handling equipment and automation suites, including:
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Real results with real-world impact

AWS WAO Assessment for GLP-1 pharma leader
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Doubling throughput with zero expansions
Doubling throughput with zero expansions

A global pharma and GLP-1 leader needed more space as demand surged, but expanding their footprint wasn’t an option.

Partnering with AWS and Spinnaker SCA, the company figured out how to double throughput, increase capacity by 42% capacity, and identified $900K in additional cost savings without adding a single square foot.

AWS WAO Assessment for luxury airline carrier
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AOG recovery starts in the warehouse
AOG recovery starts in the warehouse

When parts don’t move, aircraft don’t fly—and “Aircraft on Ground” brings customer satisfaction and growth to a stand still.

AWS and Spinnaker SCA helped a luxury airline identify ways to modernize its parts distribution. The result was 35 prioritized use cases with up to a 43% improvement in throughput and roughly $63.7M in direct and mitigated cost savings.

AWS WAO Assessment for energy leader
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Throughput and capacity gains for energy leader
Throughput and capacity gains for energy leader

In partnership with AWS, Spinnaker SCA figured out how to turn a maxed-out warehouse into a scalable operation—using simulation to prove what works before the company spent a dollar.

By aligning SAP EWM, labor, automation and planning, we identified 30% more capacity from the same footprint and gave the energy leader a data-driven, results-oriented roadmap.

FAQ

Getting started with a Warehouse Automation & Optimization Assessment

What is a WAO Assessment? A WAO Assessment is a 6–12 week, data-driven evaluation of your warehouse operations, technology, and automation environment. It identifies performance gaps, risks, and the highest-impact opportunities to improve throughput, reduce cost, and scale operations.
What makes a WAO Assessment different from a typical warehouse study? Most assessments focus on layout or technology in isolation. WAO takes a holistic approach across people, process, technology, and automation, using AWS-powered simulation and digital twins to validate decisions before investment.
Do I need to be an AWS customer to do a WAO Assessment? No. The WAO Assessment can be delivered regardless of your current environment. However, AWS enables advanced modeling, simulation, and data capabilities that significantly enhance insights and outcomes.
Will this assessment tell us which automation technologies to invest in? Yes. We evaluate a wide range of automation and material handling solutions and define a right-sized strategy aligned to your operational needs, constraints, and growth plans—without vendor bias.
Does Spinnaker SCA have preferred technology vendors?

No, we are vendor agnostic and an independent system implementation partner. We are guided by your company's best interest and supply chain requirements.

What happens after the WAO Assessment is complete?

Many clients continue with Spinnaker SCA and AWS to move into the design, implementation and optimization phases, using the WAO Assessment roadmap as a foundation for execution.

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