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Analysis - The Method of Distribution Design

Barcode - Bar Coding Still Makes Sense

Benchmarking - A Tool for Managers

Cross Docking - Warehouse, Cross Dock or Direct Ship?

Design Quality - Designing Quality in Logistics

Dock Doors - How Many Dock Doors Do I Need?

Efficient Handling - Efficient Handling Starts with Good Planning

ESFR - ESFR Sprinkler Systems

Manual Picking - How to Improve Productivity in Manual Picking

Manufacturing - Manufacturing - 80% Material Handling

Pallet Rack - Design and Seismic Considerations

RFID - RFID Gaining Critical Mass

Simulation - Why You Need It

Warehouse Warfare - Using Your Warehouse as a Competitive Advantage

What to Do Until the Consultant Arrives - Preparation for a Distribution Project

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#9 Close out the merchandise. In many trade lines there are companies that specialize in buying close-out merchandise. They may resell by mail order, through off price stores or as 'special purchases'in full price stores. Look in trade journals, The Wall Street Journal and local newspapers to find who handles your class of product. Sometimes your present customers may be interested in a one time deal to use as a promotion. Do not overlook your employees as close-out customers. With luck, you may even find another outlet for your regular merchandise. You can use close-outs to sell raw material as well as finished goods.

#45 Use computer directed putaway. If the inbound material does not require elaborate checking in procedures and a computer can assign empty locations for each pallet, the material can be put away directly into storage eliminating the need for receiving staging space. If the receipt contains less than full unit storage quantities, the computer can locate a partially filled location of the same product and direct the putaway to fill the location.

#4 Sell to present users. Use your sales or warranty history to find the people who have bought the product. Let them know that you have more available for immediate delivery. Consider telling them that you are discontinuing the product and closing out the remaining inventory. Offer a discount because they are loyal customers. Offer owners of older versions the chance to upgrade at low cost.

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written by Maida Napolitano and the Staff of Gross & Associates

"Using Modeling to Solve Warehouse Probelms"
At some point in your career as a warehousing professional, you may be charged with the following tasks to improve your warehouse. Modeling can be used to approach the following issues:

* Restructure a distribution network
* Locate a new facility
* Develop an accurate cost structure that reflects service rendered by one or more warehouses
* Create efficient warehouse layouts
* Determine the appropriate storage and handling equipment systems
* Design an ergonomically safe working environment
* Improve warehousing processes
* Determine whether an effective synergy exists among the different functions of the warehouse
* Slot products intelligently
* Plan labor and schedule work properly
* Identify the best way to load a pallet.

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The Time, Space and Cost Guide to Better Warehouse Design"

Save time, improve space utilization and cut costs in your warehouse. The revised and expanded guide offers tips, methods and metrics for improving warehouse operations(New York, New York, September 15,2003) – “Time, space, and costs are the cornerstones by which an efficient and effective warehouse is measured,” says author Maida Napolitano, senior industrial engineer with Gross & Associates. In the pages of the newly revised book, The Time, Space & Cost Guide to Better Warehouse Design, Napolitano provides a wealth of information that warehouse managers can use to save time, improve space utilization and reduce costs. The book focuses on three areas of improvement: time standards, space calculations, and cost calculations.

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"Making The Move to Cross Docking"
Cross docking – almost as old as warehousing and brand new as we move into the 21st century. The truth of the matter is, though, that cross docking as a supply chain strategy has many strengths and possibilities. Like many strategies, however, it’s easier talked about than implemented. This publication is a guide to tell you “how to do it”. If you’re just beginning to explore cross docking, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to help you begin. Are you already doing some cross docking ? Great! Use this reference to fine-tune or expand you operations. Are you teaching cross docking concepts or trying to sell the possibility to management? This text provides the information you need.

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written by Jack Kuchta and the Staff of Gross & Associates

"How to Save Warehouse Space"
When you face a space shortage in your facility, your choices are limited to either adding new space through expansion, leasing additional space, or creating more space within the existing facility. The latter choice may sound contradictory. If there is a shortage, how could more space be found in the same facility? The obvious explanation is that, in most cases, there is a lot of hidden space available within the facility and the shortage is an illusion. This guide will help your organization find and use the hidden space in your warehouse.

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