This case study focuses on an Automotive Parts Distribution Center (PDC) where space was becoming limited. When walking the PDC, one could see that slot utilization was exceedingly high; most racking locations were completely full and excess stock was laid out on the floor. Realizing that something needed to change and that a facility expansion was out of the question due to the fact the facility was just a few years old, the distribution center leaders decided to embark on a slotting optimization initiative to improve the cube utilization of their slots, overall space utilization in the PDC, as well as overall productivity within the facility. To learn how this company utilized slotting optimization to achieve their goals, check out the full case study linked below.
