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As both consultants and systems integrators, we are able to provide clients with a total logistics solution package which includes material handling consulting, as well as design, engineering, fabrication, installation and integration services.

By working closely with our customers, we are able to develop the most innovative, cost-effective and efficient materials handling systems possible that are tailored to each individual business.

Our consulting and design team has a wealth of experience in a range of different disciplines including retail operations, architecture, industrial, mechanical and electrical engineering, software engineering and marketing.

Several clients have benefited from SDI Group's unique consultancy approach which has delivered innovative solutions that have brought real business benefits such as optimised workforce and increased operational efficiency, performance, visibility and control.

TNT/Primark, Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Following a period of substantial growth within the UK, Primark was looking for a solution which would facilitate its increase in volumes which were project to grow by 20% per annum.  As part of SDI Group's consultancy approach, the company worked closely with Primark and TNT Fashion Group to develop a new materials handling solution that could handle existing volumes, whilst having the flexibility to fact in future projected growth.  However, in November 2005 before these plans could be finalised, catastrophe struck with a devastating fire at the Magna Park site.  To find out more about how SDI Group worked with TNT and Primark to achieve a fully operational distribution centre within 10 months, please read our case study: Primark Case Study (283 KB)

Magna Automotive, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

Magna Automotive operates a manufacturing and production site at Burton-on-Trent. The facility is part of the company’s Interiors Division supplying injection moulded internal door panels to a nearby car manufacturer.  They work on a just-in-time basis with a four-hour notice period for incoming orders.  SDI Group was invited by Magna to design an automated system for the storage and retrieval of the injection moulded interior car door panels manufactured at the production site. A bespoke, turn-key solution was required to primarily optimise the existing facility – freeing up valuable space for new equipment – whilst avoiding any disruption to the ongoing operation. To find out how SDI worked with Magna to produce a cost effective solution that met their production needs, please read our case study: : Magna Automotive Case Study (315 KB)