Preparing Your DC for Holiday Peak: A Continuous Process
Holiday peak season represents up to 40% of retail sales in 6 weeks. What’s learned in that crucible can become part of a continuous DC improvement process.
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Ecommerce, Same-Day Delivery Driving More Spec DCs
Driven by the growth in ecommerce and same-day delivery, more distribution centers are being built on spec as demand causes available space to tighten up.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 1, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment center.
HSN’s Distribution Center Consolidation Will Speed Up Delivery Times
HSN’s plan to consolidate its Roanoke, VA distribution center with its DC in Piney Flats, TN, will lead to faster delivery times for its customers, CEO Mindy Grossman said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call earlier this month.
Some Quick Distribution Center Fixes Before the Holiday Season
Even though fall is just about upon us, there is still a window of opportunity to make sure you’re distribution center is ready for this year’s holiday peak season. If you’re starting from scratch, or learning from last year’s lessons, here are a couple quick assessments and fixes to help get your distribution center facility, staff and operations prepped and ready for this year’s peak season.
Is Tribal Knowledge Impeding Your DC Operations?
Tribal knowledge within your DC operations can be a good thing – that is, until the walking repository isn’t around. Here are tips for avoiding the snares.
5 Steps to Lessen Higher Minimum Wage Impact in Your Distribution Center
In order to soften the blow from any upcoming federal minimum wage increase, here are 5 ways to increase productivity in your retail distribution center.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 27, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 2, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
7 Steps to a Safer Distribution Center
Distribution center safety, a No. 1 concern, requires a focused effort. Here are 7 steps you can take to reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries.