Distribution Company's Warehouse Wi-Fi

The Challenge

A leading frozen and chilled food distribution warehouse based in Walsall, West Midlands, was experiencing persistent Wi-Fi signal issues across its facility, particularly within blast freezer environments.

The warehouse relied heavily on barcode scanners connected via Meraki outdoor Wi-Fi access points to support real time order picking and stock management. However, inconsistent connectivity was causing scanners to lose signal, disrupting workflows and impacting operational efficiency.

For a high volume distribution environment, unreliable Wi-Fi is not just an inconvenience, it directly affects productivity, order accuracy, and service delivery.

Key challenges included:
  • Inconsistent signal coverage across the warehouse
  • Signal overlap and interference issues
  • Connectivity dropouts inside blast freezers
  • Capacity limitations in high traffic areas
  • Configuration and installation concerns
  • User pain points impacting warehouse operatives
  • Rising Wi-Fi-related IT support tickets
The organisation required a stable, consistent wireless network that could withstand the physical and environmental challenges of a chilled and frozen warehouse facility.

The Solution
Following the Wireless Survey and targeted remediation work, Vibrant Networks successfully resolved the signal issues within the blast freezers and across key warehouse zones.

The improvements delivered:
  • Consistent Wi-Fi coverage across the warehouse
  • Reliable connectivity for barcode scanners
  • Reduced Wi-Fi related IT support tickets
  • Improved efficiency for order picking teams
  • Greater confidence in the wireless infrastructure supporting day-to-day operations
For logistics and distribution organisations across Walsall, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, this project demonstrates the importance of a properly conducted Distribution Wi-Fi Site Survey when addressing signal issues in complex environments.

With over 20 years of experience supporting businesses across the region, Vibrant Networks continues to help organisations eliminate slow or unreliable wireless performance and implement scalable, future ready infrastructure.

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Following the Wireless Survey and targeted remediation work, Vibrant Networks successfully resolved the signal issues within the blast freezers and across key warehouse zones.

The improvements delivered:

  • Consistent Wi-Fi coverage across the warehouse
  • Reliable connectivity for barcode scanners
  • Reduced Wi-Fi related IT support tickets
  • Improved efficiency for order picking teams
  • Greater confidence in the wireless infrastructure supporting day-to-day operations

For logistics and distribution organisations across Walsall, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, this project demonstrates the importance of a properly conducted Distribution Wi-Fi Site Survey when addressing signal issues in complex environments.

With over 20 years of experience supporting businesses across the region, Vibrant Networks continues to help organisations eliminate slow or unreliable wireless performance and implement scalable, future ready infrastructure.