What is digital twin technology? Digital twins are virtual representations of things, people, places, or processes. While digital twin technology has been around for some time, in recent years, the technology is gaining increased traction across industries, including warehousing. As operations, systems, and technology continue to evolve, the processes surrounding each element are becoming more […]
The Supply Chain world is continuously evolving as each link of the chain develops and adapts to meet the needs of society. Best practices are often established only to be improved upon and refined over time. Technology is an essential component that is not only driven by new expectations and demand, but also serves as […]
Optimal slotting benefits from performing sustainable slotting on a periodic basis, often times in line with or in preparation for a destabilizing event, or as a reaction to an unforeseen disruptive event. The frequency and timing of sustainable slotting efforts depend on the factors within and external to warehousing environment. What is Sustainable Slotting™? Sustainable […]
While warehouse slotting sounds like a simple problem when described at a high level, it can be quite challenging to solve. What is slotting in a warehouse? Simply explained, warehouse slotting is when you arrange items within a distribution center into specific slot designations with the intention to increase productivity. In general, items (i.e. SKUs) […]
