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Efficient Docks Create Efficient Warehouse Operations

On the first of two episodes looking at dock management, David Dziwis explains why docks are so important to efficient warehouse operations.


Recording Date/Time
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:59AM
Podcast Duraton
00:18:40 hrs/min/sec

Sponsored by Rite-Hite

It’s not an exaggeration to say that you can’t ran an efficient warehouse without efficient receiving and shipping operations. Afterall, take too long to unload or load a truck and you’re going to get fined by your trucking partners; inventory stuck on the receiving dock is in the facility, but not available to promise; and it doesn’t matter how fast you can fill an order if you can’t load your trucks.

In the first of two episodes sponsored by the dock specialists Rite-Hite, St. Onge senior project manager David Dziwis explains why efficient docks set the stage for efficient operations and identifies the hallmarks of good – and not so good – dock operations.  

This is a must episode for anyone designing a new facility or looking to improve their dock operations. And, for more information on dock operations, be sure to visit Rite-Hite.


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Bob Trebilcock is the editorial director for Modern Materials Handling and an editorial advisor to Supply Chain Management Review. He has covered materials handling, technology, logistics, and supply chain topics for nearly 30 years. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. He lives in Chicago and can be reached at 603-357-0484.
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