Tale of Two Facilities , Part Two
Last week we discussed the comparison of two distribution centers of the same corporation who followed the same approach to process improvement and labor management, but with very different results.
Warehouse/Distribution Center
Managing Improvement: A Tale of Two Facilities
Johnson Stephens Consulting was engaged to assist the development of a labor management system for a multibillion-dollar corporation with two distribution centers.
Victoria’s Secret’s DC woes mount
Problems with its new distribution center continue to plague Victoria’s Secret Direct. Because integration issues in the DC are preventing the women’s apparel merchant from meeting expected volume, it is reducing catalog circulation to suppress demand.
Give me the Goods
Inventory is most likely the largest balance sheet asset in your company. How well you plan, purchase, and manage your inventory largely determines your
Warehouse ROI Reality check
“People are our most important asset!” You see that statement on the walls of companies in every industry. Well, I am here to tell you that statement is not correct–especially … Continue Reading →
The Perfect Order Equation
I need that shipped overnight! I need that delivered today! I do not want to pay a restocking charge!
What is Your Crystal Ball Telling You?
The future of your organization lies in the hands of your warehouse personnel. You probably did not want to hear that, and you most certainly do not believe it! But your warehouse knows your customers better than any other department in your organization.
Shipwire Unveils Canadian Warehouse
Third-party logistics provider Shipwire announced Nov. 12 that it has expanded into the Canadian market with a new Toronto-based warehouse.
WMS WATCH
Your distribution center needs to be able to control inventory movements, from receiving and put-away to picking and packing, as well as the management
DC Locations: Why Midwest is Best
For most merchants, it geographically makes sense to distribute goods from a Midwest-based distribution center. The central states are quickly becoming distribution hubs for companies all across the country.