The new big thing: A look at massive distribution centers
There’s a sizable trend going on in warehousing and fulfillment: Many companies are building or leasing giant, 500,000-plus-sq.-ft. distribution centers
There’s a sizable trend going on in warehousing and fulfillment: Many companies are building or leasing giant, 500,000-plus-sq.-ft. distribution centers
Nearly a year after parent company BlueSky Brands shut its doors, one of its larger titles–The Paragon gifts catalog–is making a comeback.
Distribution centers have grown from an average size of 173,592 sq. ft. in 1997 to an average of 308,034 sq. ft. in 2006, according to research by warehouse facilities provider ProLogis.
Looking to reduce employee turnover in your warehouse or distribution center? You might take a cue from medical, dental and veterinary supplies company Henry Schein, which is using a unique diversity model for staffing its 300,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Indianapolis.
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If you want to see a business owner cringe, ask him about his inventory. He will begin talking in a language few souls on the planet understand, using industry terms like
A recent survey of 1,644 supply chain executives conducted by Capgemini — in cooperation with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Oracle and DHL — shows that while 98% see green initiatives as essential for future business success, most are unwilling to invest additional funds in the greening of their supply chains.
Given the recent chaos on Wall Street, now is a good time to be concerned about the financial health of your organization. And if there is any one place where you should be looking to find efficiencies and cost savings, it
Voice-directed fulfillment has been a bit slow to catch on among direct merchants, compared to traditional retailers. Why? Part of the reason is that
Just about every business these days is challenged to do more with what you have. Contact centers seem to face even more pressure to perform miracles