Put Walls for Today’s Warehouses
Put walls are a common component of many order fulfillment operations. Here is an overview of how they work and the advantages of the various types.
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SKU Rationalization: What It Is & Why It’s Important in Order Fulfillment
Though SKU proliferation is not discussed nearly as often as it was even just a few years ago, it is a phenomenon that order fulfillment operations and retailers continue to reckon with on a...
Order Fulfillment KPIs: Measuring Progress & Success
To ensure that you’re hitting your business goals, you’ve got to put some time into analyzing the right KPIs for your order fulfillment operations.
12 Ways to Improve the Order Accuracy of Your Operation
Improving order accuracy is one of the most important steps that an order fulfillment operation can take to make their business more successful. Here, we discuss five strategies that you can put in place to reduce error rates and ensure your are shipping accurate orders every time.
Inventory Visibility: What It Is and Why it Matters
Inventory visibility is the concept of tracking inventory throughout the entirety of the supply chain, from warehouse to truck to store shelf. Learn more about why inventory visibility is important and how you can improve your operation’s inventory management.
Warehouse Size: How Large Does Your Warehouse Need to Be?
When it comes to building a new warehouse or distribution center for your order fulfillment or materials handling operation, there are a number of factors that must be considered. Location (where in the country...
Everything You Need to Know About Capacity Analysis in Order Fulfillment
If your operation is going to be successful, then you’ve got to have a firm understanding of your capacity: Both in terms of how much inventory you can hold, as well as in terms of the amount of work your processes can logistically handle.
How to Create an Effective Warehouse Slotting Process
Warehouse slotting is the process of organizing inventory in a warehouse or distribution center. Typically, successful warehouse slotting maximizes the storage capacity of a warehouse through more efficient storage and picking, while reducing handling...
5 Ways to Improve Your Total Order Cycle Time
One of the most important key performance indicators to order fulfillment operations in Total order cycle time. Here are 5 ways you can improve your numbers.
How SKU Analysis Helps DCs Assess the Impact of SKU Proliferation on Their Operation
SKU proliferation is a normal part of order fulfillment, but something that can have major impacts on your ability to do business. Are you wondering how SKU proliferation might be impacting your DC or order fulfillment operation? Conducting a SKU analysis can help put things in perspective.