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
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Victoria’s story
When Victoria’s Secret Direct opened a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in August, the women’s apparel merchant no doubt figured it would have
FUNDAMENTALS OF MERCHANDISING
Product is the lifeblood of your business So when was the last time you put any serious thought into the way you merchandise your catalog, Website, or
Send them packing
Packing is a simple task requiring little or no thought: You pack the goods, seal the box, and send it to the shipping department. Right? Not quite. This
The Night Before Christmas, Operations Style
Twas was the night before Christmas, when all through the warehouse,
Not a forklift was stirring, not even a mouse.
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 →
Deal making dwindles
If industry watchers were expecting a flurry of post-postal rate hike mergers and acquisitions, that hasn’t happened
Listen Up
We all know the drill. An order comes in, and the picker has to wade through sheets of labels to know what to pick. It takes time, and he also has to report that it’s complete. But there’s another way. The worker gets the order through a headset. When he’s finished, he says
Ship-Shape
Touch of Class didn’t have the worst return rate, but 11% was bad enough. So the home decor cataloger started a quality assurance program. And it has
The Perfect Order Equation
I need that shipped overnight! I need that delivered today! I do not want to pay a restocking charge!