Woolworths - Australia's biggest supermarket chain

Woolworths partnered with TMX to design and deliver a state-of-the-art and highly automated distribution centre, the largest high-bay development in Australia.

Region
Oceania
Service
Supply Chain
Construction Project Management
Industrial Real Estate
Industry
Grocery
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Key challenges

Woolworths tackled various challenges while setting up Australia's first automated grocery distribution center. These included:

Construction: Building around a complex automation system and constructing a record-breaking 44m(144ft) high rack-clad building.

Cost Management: Managing cost-effective design.

Stakeholder Management: Working with international contractors unfamiliar with local conditions.

Program Management: Integrating diverse local and international construction and automation codes.

Our approach

In addressing the client’s needs, TMX implemented a strategic approach encompassing various key initiatives, including:

  • Development of a comprehensive technical design brief.
  • Design management and seamless integration of automation fit-out.
  • Coordination of infrastructure and site servicing.
  • Oversight and management of the tender process for the design and construction contractor, along with other direct suppliers.
  • Superintendency of the design and construction contract.
  • Onsite management and integration of automation elements, with a significant focus on the integrated high bay works.
  • Ongoing defect management and closeout processes.
The results

The project was delivered in line with the original budget through cost-effective construction and programming solutions. Moreover, there was successful integration of automation and construction of the high-bay distribution center, marking it as the largest high-bay in Australia.

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