In today’s manufacturing and distribution world, the key to success is certainly keeping productivity up, up, and further up! In the US, clearly, the levels of productivity are increasing is good for US businesses and labor. A large part of this increase in productivity has been organizations that have been improving and increasing the efficiencies…
Day: September 19, 2018
Sustainability and Order Picking and Order Fulfillment
Do lean and green programs and initiatives still hold value today for warehouses and distribution centers trying to compete in the global economy? Lean and green programs are more than simply concepts. They direct companies to conduct their operations in an environmentally, economically, and fiscally sound, integrated, continuously improving, efficient, and sustainable manner. Lean and green…
Saving Warehouse Floor Space by Using Cell Sizes
I can’t tell you how many times I have walked into a warehouse and heard the magic words, “I’m out of space.” What they are really saying is “I’m out of locations” – they just don’t see it from that aspect. Since the nature of humans (especially those who work in warehouses) is to fill all…
Reclaiming Warehouse Floor Space
Where has all your warehouse floor space gone? It doesn’t migrate or physically move, but it seems to universally shrink. It seems to be a human condition or habit – fill all available space… quickly. When reclaiming floor space, remember there are three primary factors to focus on: Optimizing existing shelving and rack. Identifying & utilizing…
Warehouse Order Pack Station Automation Investment Pays Off (Part One)
Packing is a critical operation in any order fulfillment operation, but often it’s overlooked as a function that can contribute to the overall success of the enterprise. No matter how efficient the order picking process, inefficient packing can make the money spent on advanced inventory storage and retrieval systems a wasted investment. What can go…