Case Study

Sue Ryder: Warehouse Wi-Fi Expansion and Logistics Optimisation

Industry: Charity
Solution: Wireless Networking
Date: June 2022
Key Result
Full Distribution Facility Coverage in 3 Days
The Challenge

The Operational Challenge

Sue Ryder operates a distribution and warehouse facility in Northampton. They required the ability to provide a wireless network within the warehouse to enable scanner devices to have consistent network connectivity. The primary business goal was to improve response times for inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring their nursing and hospice support operations were never hindered by technical delays.

No Warehouse Wi-Fi

Scanner devices lacked consistent network connectivity across the Northampton facility.

Slow Logistics

Inbound and outbound response times were being impacted by connectivity gaps.

Care at Risk

Technical delays risked hindering nursing and hospice support operations.

A smiling female healthcare worker in blue scrubs and stethoscope guides an elderly woman in a light blue shirt during a medical consultation.
Our Approach

The Contrac Approach

Contrac applied a Consult, Transform, Support methodology to deliver the network expansion.

01

Consult

We undertook a comprehensive site survey, providing the IT management team with a thorough report profiling access point locations and network performance expectations.

02

Transform

We selected Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, chosen for its feature-rich attributes, including centralised management, layer 7 device visibility, and real-time diagnostics. Cisco Meraki was the ideal solution for its robust build and ease of ongoing maintenance.

03

Support

We installed all access points over a 3-day period with minimal disruption to the distribution facility, providing full, secure coverage for all handheld devices.

Results

Business Impact

Fully Secure

Secure and reliable warehouse Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Complete Coverage

Full connectivity for all handheld logistics devices.

Faster Response

Improved response times for inbound and outbound distribution.

3 Days

Seamless deployment with minimal operational downtime.

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