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WHAT IS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN?

Conceptual design is the initial phase of the design process where broad ideas are explored and the core vision is defined. It focuses on establishing the "big picture" of a project by identifying key operational requirements and setting the foundation for a tailored solution.

SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH MAVENEER'S CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

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I don't have enough fill slots or forward inventory locations for my SKUs.

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My operating cost per unit is too high.

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I can't find enough labor to meet demand.

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I don't have enough throughput capacity during peak seasons like Cyber Week or retail peaks.

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My service fails and I can't ship orders on time to customers or replenish retail stores on time.

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I don’t have enough space in my building to scale or store everything I need.

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN WITH MAVENEER

At Maveneer, conceptual design is where every project begins. It is the phase where we strip challenges back to first principles, test broad ideas, and align on the core vision. The focus is on defining the “big picture” by identifying critical operational requirements and shaping solutions that are practical, scalable, and tailored to your objectives. This stage sets the foundation for everything that follows, ensuring the design is not just a concept but a roadmap to measurable results.

 

WHAT MAKES MAVENEER'S APPROACH TO CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DIFFERENT:

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Tailored to Your Needs

Our designs are customized to address your unique operational challenges. Whether in manufacturing or warehouse distribution, we ensure the solutions directly solve your specific problems.
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First Principles Thinking

We break down each challenge to its most fundamental elements to build solutions that are highly efficient and aligned with your broader business goals.
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Integrated Design & Engineering

Our team integrates automation, system design, and operational strategy into each solution from the start, ensuring everything works together seamlessly for maximum performance.
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End-to-End Execution

Unlike other firms, Maveneer doesn't stop at design. We take full responsibility for the implementation, ensuring that our concepts are executed efficiently and deliver the results you expect.

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN: OUR PROCESS

STEP 1

Project Initiation & Kick-Off: We align with your leadership team to define success criteria and gather essential project requirements.

STEP 2

Data Collection & Profiling: Maveneer leads the data-gathering process, requesting and analyzing key data, such as facility drawings, transactional details, and inventory snapshots.

STEP 3

Growth Modeling & Future State Vision: Using operational data, we forecast volumes and throughput to ensure scalability for future needs.

STEP 4

Concept Hypothesis Development: We develop a material handling and space plan hypothesis based on historical data and future projections, ensuring we define an actionable solution.

STEP 5

Capital Estimate & Preliminary Business Case: We provide a clear, preliminary business case, analyzing ROI and operational savings relative to your current baseline.

STEP 6

Concept Refinement & Final Design: Based on feedback, we refine the hypothesis into a final concept, including throughput modeling and material handling layouts.

STEP 7

Executive Review & Decision Point: We present the final design for executive approval, outlining capital estimates, ROI, and an implementation roadmap.

STEP 8

Implementation Planning: With approval, we develop a project plan, including a timeline and resource allocation for execution.

STEP 9

Executive Alignment & Project Acceleration: Maveneer doesn’t just hand over a design, we help you sell it. We build and present a compelling business case to your executive team, translating technical details into clear ROI and risk-reduction language. This ensures decision-makers understand the value, gain confidence in the plan, and approve the project so it can move forward.

RESULTS FROM OUR CLIENT

The Problem: Our client (a leading Canadian retailer with a complex distribution network) faced challenges in increasing storage capacity and optimizing throughput. Their largest facilities were already operating at full capacity, and the requirements identified the retrofit implementation was required without disrupting ongoing operations

The Solution: Maveneer provided a complete conceptual redesign and a phased implementation plan across their Canadian network of facilities to increase storage capacity, optimize inventory flow, and integrate automation—all while ensuring ongoing operations remained unaffected. The project involved multiple facility expansions, goods-to-person systems, and advanced conveyance upgrades.

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FAQS

What is the timeline for the conceptual design phase?

The conceptual design phase typically lasts between 8 to 16 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and the level of collaboration required from your team. We work efficiently to ensure that we meet your needs within a reasonable time frame, while still delivering a thorough and actionable design.

How do you assess the potential ROI of the conceptual design?

We conduct thorough ROI modeling during the conceptual design phase. This includes analyzing capital costs, operational savings, and expected throughput improvements. Our goal is to provide a transparent picture of the investment required and the anticipated returns, so you can make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Can Maveneer handle projects for both warehouse and manufacturing systems?

Yes! Maveneer specializes in both warehouse distribution and manufacturing systems. Whether you need solutions for fulfillment operations, material handling, or production lines, we apply our conceptual design expertise across both domains to deliver optimized systems that solve your specific challenges.

How does Maveneer’s conceptual design process help with scalability?

We design with future growth in mind. By using growth modeling and analyzing your data, we ensure that your design can scale to meet future demands. Whether it's accommodating more SKUs, increasing throughput during peak seasons, or optimizing space usage, our conceptual designs lay the foundation for sustainable growth.

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