Paying attention to the fastest selling items to make sure they are located in the most advantageous picking position will generate significant labor cost savings. If available space is a concern, slotting will also help improve storage utilization by focusing on the slowest movers to see if their assigned bin space can be reduced. […]
In Part two of our Space Utilization series, “The Supply Chain Doctor” Chris Barnes discusses more ways you can utilize space in your Warehouse. Think Cubic Feet The impact of using vertical storage space depends on your current storage clear height and product stack-ability restrictions. For example, in the beverage industry, a stack height limitation […]
In the first of a two part series, The Supply Chain Doctor Chris Barnes will be discussing various Space Utilization concepts. […]
Most people want to do a good job, know where they stand, and be recognized for their performance. One easy way to accomplish this and also improve productivity is to develop a simple process measuring performance and posts results in the warehouse. It does not have to be a complicated process. Simply measuring and recording […]
At its core 6S supports establishing a visual workplace and is a part of Kaizen – a system of continual improvement – a component of getting lean. […]
To celebrate our new website Impact WMS are launching our new Blog section.
Check out our first post where we will be outlining topics for the upcoming weeks. […]