Aug 17, 2023 | Videos-SCM, Warehouse
When establishing requirements for distribution centers and warehouses, I often see three common errors, especially concerning design and location selection. These pitfalls can be costly and time-consuming, but the good news is you don’t have to make them. In this...
Jun 22, 2023 | Cost to Serve, Freight, Inventory, Outsourcing, Supply Chain, Videos-SCM, Warehouse
With supply chains always evolving, you can’t afford to take your eye off the ball when it comes to management and efficiency. One minor oversight can quickly lead to bigger issues down the line. By staying proactive and looking for areas to improve, you’ll keep your...
Jan 3, 2023 | Articles, Slotting, Warehouse
If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. However, the incredible benefits of slotting make it worth exploring some more, and we’ve never...
Jul 28, 2022 | Performance Measurement - KPIs, Videos-SCM, Warehouse
What are your performance metrics, and how do you know what good target should you achieve? Here’s John Monck, our resident warehouse consultant, to shed his thoughts. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check...
Jul 19, 2022 | Articles, LOGISTICS, Warehouse
This article, written by Mal Walker, formerly a manager at Logistics Bureau, was first published in the March / April 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Pallet racking systems pervade the logistics landscape. Scattered across the country in distribution...
Jul 12, 2022 | Articles, Business Improvement, Slotting, Supply Chain, Warehouse
Slotting is the shorthand term for the process of allocating product, (SKU’s), to locations in the Warehouse according to business rules and product characteristics. It is normally restricted to the picking face or on-line locations only however it can impose some...