Getting your warehouse in order

Regardless of how a warehouse uses space, if you don't have a plan for product slotting in the pick area, simply throwing technology at productivity is apt to be disappointing. A common mistake is implementing islands of technology that don't talk to each other. In slotting product, it is...

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Published in:Logistics today 2003-10, Vol.44 (10), p.38-42
Main Author: Richardson, Helen L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Consulting firms
Design
Distribution centers
Efficiency
Fishing tackle
Inventory
Light
Logistics
Manycompanies
Order picking
Planning
Productivity
Return on investment
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Summary:Regardless of how a warehouse uses space, if you don't have a plan for product slotting in the pick area, simply throwing technology at productivity is apt to be disappointing. A common mistake is implementing islands of technology that don't talk to each other. In slotting product, it is critical to think through the entire process and include the human element. Normally, companies slot frequently picked product together. Because your business will continue to change, don't expect slotting to be a one-time task. Plan for change and understand your business needs to achieve maximum efficiency in slotting and order picking.
ISSN:1547-1438