Filed in Warehouse

Thursday, October 27, 2011

A 15-minute walk-through of a facility can tell more about operations than an hour in the conference room.

Until you get the basics right, you'll never get the most from other systems or processes.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

While the logistics real estate market finished 2010 on a strong note, various factors—such as high oil and gas prices, debt issues in the U.S. and abroad, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan contributed to the very real possibility that the first half of 2011 would not be as fortunate.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Join Group Editorial Director Michael Levans, Modern Materials Handling (Modern) Executive Editor Bob Trebilcock, and a select team of materials handling analysts, consultants, and practitioners as they share how today’s leading supply chain professionals are leveraging evolving technologies in an effort to reduce handling costs, improve facility operations, and make a positive impact on overall business strategy.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The prime objective for all supply chains is to provide clients with what they want, when they want it. Inventory management plays a central role in every supply chain’s need to satisfy its clients.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Inventory optimization—the process of scientifically determining the right inventory levels across the supply chain—has never been easy. But advanced tools now available are enabling companies to do the job faster, more accurately, and with greater business impact. In fact, industry leaders are finding that IO can drive greater profitability through lower inventories, better fill rates, and ultimately a more satisfied customer.

What steps can you take now to make sure your warehouse or DC can hit the ground running as the bull market returns?

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Great benefit occurs by focusing on the fastest moving items in the pick line. As a next step, gain from evaluating slower moving items should not be overlooked as these items typically constitute 70-80% of the total warehoused products. The whitepaper, "Slotting Your Next Move: Improving Warehouse Picking Efficiency through Slow Mover Positioning and Selector Strategies," points out the potential for increasing selector productivity, further reducing warehousing costs, and achieving enhanced benefit by also evaluating the slower moving items in the pick line.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Representatives from all aspects of materials handling and logistics industries help guide the organization

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Kurt Fichtman, director of sales for Technology Transfer Services (Booth 4180), showcased his company’s internet-based Odesie training software for maintenance personnel.