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The Material Handling Blog
New Year Throughput Efficiency
3 Key Lessons for New Year DC Throughput Efficiencies & Adaptability
Jason Nowak | 19 January 2021
Post Holiday Processing Returns
Supply Chain Returns: Strategically Handling the Post-Holiday Rush
Ryan Borgerding | 13 January 2021
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3 Key Lessons for New Year DC Throughput Efficiencies & Adaptability
Jason Nowak
January 19, 2021
We’ve all heard some variation of the saying “Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste” but how good are we at recognizing the crisis and the best way to capitalize on it? As we enter this new year, we must acknowledge 2020 was unlike any other year in many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted everything in our lives: personal, political, and professional. The world learned to work from home, educate from home, and to the point of this article – shop from home. What can be learned from this “Great Accelerator” event to ensure distribution centers are ready to adapt in the future and improve throughput efficiencies? Here are three lessons from this past year, and a few recommendations for each to ensure the 2020 distribution center (DC) “crisis” doesn’t go to waste:
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New Year DC Resolutions: 4 Operational Considerations for a Smoother Year Ahead
Mike Senuta
January 06, 2021
As we close the door on a year of tremendous challenge and change, it’s a good time for distribution center (DC) leaders to pause and reflect on how to apply the hard-won learnings of 2020 in order to make course corrections for 2021 and beyond. Despite how early it may seem, now is the time to prepare for the second half of 2021, by which time the COVID-19 pandemic may be substantially behind us. As you chart your distribution operation’s path forward consider a few key questions that take into account your business needs, workforce, trends and technologies. Not only will this help prepare your operations for a smoother process but will help you assess your capabilities as external factors continue to change.
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Using a Gaming Engine for Agile Supply Chain Optimization
Michael Walters
May 12, 2020
How embracing agility and operational responsiveness in supply chain modeling and network design software gives businesses the best opportunity for success.
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Why You Don't Need a Consultant
Dean Starovasnik
June 28, 2019
Not sure whether you need a consultant? This quick guide should help you decide if hiring one is right for your operation.
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Trends in Supply Chain Network Software Stack
Mike Prince
December 27, 2018
Supply chain network software tools that can help optimize inventory, facilities, and transportation - and some tips to use them. Read: Trends in Supply Chain Network Software Stack
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Lessons From the Amazon Effect
John Knudsen
December 19, 2018
How the retail and material handling industries have evolved to service increasing e-commerce demand. Read: Lessons From the Amazon Effect
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10 Common Warehousing Mistakes to Avoid This Year
Greg Conner
December 28, 2017
Constraints such as omni-channel distribution and speed to delivery have really put a strain on overall operations. Given the immense challenges faced today, DC managers and facility engineers should work to avoid the following 10 common warehousing mistakes. Read: 10 Common Warehousing Mistakes to Avoid This Year
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A Review of the Distribution Automation Landscape in Mexico
Carlos Minjares
June 16, 2017
We all know and believe that automation is the future (and in some cases, the present), but what’s different for Mexico and LATAM (Latin America) in general? Why is it so difficult to take that first step to automate material handling processes in those countries? Read: A Review of the Distribution Automation Landscape in Mexico
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Bringing an Independent Systems Integrator to the European Market
Guillermo Albaladejo
October 25, 2016
With a large population that possesses a more-than-comfortable purchasing power, Europe creates a space where goods must move a lot, which makes automated solutions in both production and distribution a necessity. Read: Bringing an Independent Systems Integrator to the European Market
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Get the MOST from Your Workforce
Nathan Busch
November 19, 2015
Do you or any of your clients have processes where employees’ expected rates are unknown, based on averages, or quite frankly conjectured from guessing? Rates may be unknown or need re-evaluation because of new or different layouts, or process changes. If any of these situations are affecting your employee production rates, then you should consider MOST, Maynard Operation Sequence Technique. Read: Get the MOST from Your Workforce
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How to Create a Better Warehouse Layout
Marvin Logan
August 20, 2014
It is important that a warehouse has enough space to operate efficiently. However, it may be even more important that the space is laid out in a way that optimizes the warehouse’s abilities. Here is a 4-step process used by our consulting team to create the best facility layout. Read: Creating a Better Warehouse Layout
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The Final Step in the DMADV Decision Making Process: Validation
Marvin Logan
July 30, 2014
For several weeks, we have discussed the DMADV process for decision making. The first four (4) phases (Definition, Measurement, Analysis and Design) have been completed, so now we need to consider the effectiveness of the design(s) through a validation process, our 5th and final phase. Read: Validation in the DMADV Process
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