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Slot smarter. Pick faster. Keep improving.

Slot IQ analyses your order data and product characteristics to recommend the optimal location for every SKU, and keeps those recommendations current as your range and demand patterns change. Every pick your team makes benefits from better slotting.
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Slot IQ

Slot IQ turns your order data into a competitive advantage.

Most warehouses are slotted by habit, not data. Slot IQ replaces instinct with evidence, and keeps slotting decisions current as demand changes.
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Up to 40%
Pick travel reduction
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Up to 20%
Throughput increase
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Dynamic
Real-time updates
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12 wks
Typical go-live
The Slotting Problem

Most warehouses are slotted by habit, not data, and every pick pays the price

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Fast movers in the wrong locations

High-velocity SKUs buried in distant locations mean pickers travel further than they need to on your most common orders.

Slow movers blocking prime pick positions

Dead stock sitting in A-zone locations blocks space that should be generating throughput for your fastest lines.

No process for keeping slotting current

Demand changes constantly, seasonally, by campaign, by channel. Without a system to respond, yesterday's decision costs you today.

Pick travel time inflating your labour cost

Every unnecessary metre your team walks is labour cost you are paying for. Multiplied across thousands of picks per shift, poor slotting is one of your largest hidden costs.

New products placed without data

New SKUs are often placed wherever there is space. Without demand data to guide placement, a new fast mover can start life in entirely the wrong zone.

No way to model slotting changes before implementing them

Without simulation capability, every slotting change is a calculated guess. Teams make changes but cannot see the difference they will make before doing it.
How it works

Better slotting decisions, continuously maintained.

Slot IQ connects to your WMS, analyses your order history and product profiles, models the optimal slot for every SKU and keeps those recommendations current, so your slotting gets better over time, not worse.
1

Connect

Slot IQ integrates with your existing WMS and pulls historical order data and product characteristics. No infrastructure changes required.

2

Analyse

Algorithms analyse order frequency, pick patterns, product dimensions and warehouse zone configuration to model the optimal slot for every SKU.

3

Optimise

Slot IQ generates prioritised slotting recommendations, ranked by the pick travel reduction they will deliver. Your team implements at a pace that suits the operation.

4

Maintain

As demand patterns change, Slot IQ flags SKUs that have drifted from their optimal slot and generates updated recommendations, keeping slotting aligned with your actual order profile.

What better slotting optimisation actually delivers

Less pick travel

Pickers walk less per order, the single biggest driver of throughput improvement.

Higher throughput

More orders per person per hour, without adding headcount or automation.

Lower labour cost

Reduced travel per pick means more picks per shift for the same labour investment.

Better space utilisation

Prime locations used by the products that earn them, based on actual demand.

Continuous improvement

Slotting that adapts as demand changes, not a one-time exercise that decays.
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What's inside

Everything your operation needs to slot with precision and maintain it over time

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Data-led slotting recommendations

Ranked by pick travel impact so your team always knows where to start.

Demand-driven SKU profiling

Classifies every SKU by velocity, pick frequency, product dimensions and zone suitability.

Slotting simulation

Model the impact of proposed changes before implementing, see the pick travel reduction before moving a single unit.

Zone and aisle optimisation

Analyses the relationship between product locations across pick paths, not just individual SKU positions.

New product placement guidance

Recommends the optimal zone for new SKUs based on forecast demand and product profile.

WMS integration

Optional full two-way integration with your existing WMS. No system replacement, no disruption to live operations.

Performance tracking

Management dashboards give real time visibility of performance
Getting Started

Up and running from as little as 6 weeks

Dedicated implementation manager assigned from day one

Works with your existing WMS, no system replacement required

Changes implemented progressively without disruption to live operations

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Discovery & Data Analysis

Using your historical order and product data, we build the baseline model, so you see your current slotting performance measured against what is possible.

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Integration & Configuration

SlotIQ is configured to your warehouse layout, zone structure and operational constraints. Changes can be rolled out progressively without disrupting live operations.

3

Go-Live & Ongoing Optimisation

We support your team through the first implementation cycle and remain engaged post go-live. As demand changes, SlotIQ flags new recommendations, and we review performance with you regularly.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What WMS systems does Slot IQ integrate with?
Slot IQ integrates with all major Warehouse Management Systems. Our implementation team will confirm compatibility during the initial discovery phase.

How quickly will we see recommendations?
Initial slotting recommendations are typically available within 4–6 weeks of go-live, once the data model has been built and validated against your actual order history.

How often does Slot IQ update its recommendations?
Slot IQ continuously monitors demand patterns and flags SKUs whose slot has drifted from optimal. The re-slotting frequency is agreed with your operations team.

Can we model changes before we implement them?
Yes. Slot IQ's simulation capability lets you see the projected pick travel reduction for any proposed change before you move a single unit.

Will implementing recommendations disrupt live operations?
No. Recommendations can be implemented progressively, typically during quieter periods or between shifts.

What size of operation is Slot IQ suited to?
Slot IQ is designed for mid-to-large warehouse operations with a meaningful SKU range and a measurable pick travel problem.

How is Slot IQ priced?
Available on a monthly subscription basis with no upfront capital cost. Pricing is based on operational scale. Contact our team for a tailored quote.

Is Slot IQ part of a wider software suite?
Yes. Slot IQ is part of the Breathe IQ software platform, including Pick IQ, Pack IQ, WES IQ and WCS IQ
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