The goal of every order fulfillment and distribution center operation is to achieve balanced order flow throughout the entire operation. From order release through shipment and delivery, synchronizing processes with streamlined order flow produces the most profitable results. Combining processes with real time software provides many advantages including increased efficiency and profitability.
The first step to improving order flow is with a distribution center design study based on order profiles, SKU and movement data, shipment data and interdependencies of all current processes. The design study should outline all current order fulfillment operations and detail recommended improvements with specific technologies and software. A properly prepared design study provides business management with information necessary to make operational improvements. Components of a Successful Distribution Center Design Study Successful distribution center design studies for improved order fulfillment processes must include detailed analysis of current:
All of these components are meticulously analyzed with recommendations provided. Storage technology including shelf storage, carton flow and pallet flow should be matched to SKU movement for the shortest picking path. This is one of the most common areas for improvement to optimize continuous order flow. Successful design studies will identify areas for process improvement which eliminate bottlenecks and waste touches, while including recommendations for the right technologies. Numina Group Offers Experienced Distribution Center Design Studies Numina Group is a leading warehouse design and automation company offering decades of experience, skilled engineers and exceptional customer support. We provide clients with the tools to drastically improve efficiency, accuracy and profitability. Our warehouse automation solutions include real-time warehouse control software which easily integrates with existing WMS and ERP systems. Our clients realize an increase in accuracy to 99.99% with implementation of voice picking systems. Voice picking technology provides hands-free scanning, with easily understood voice direction guiding the operator through the most optimized path. Print and apply labeling increases order throughput and accuracy while reducing wasted touches and labor expense. Numina is recognized as a leading warehouse automation company, improving operations to distribution centers across North America. We provide detailed order fulfillment studies with clearly defined recommendations, return on investment in improve profitability. Contact us today to speak with an engineer about optimizing your order fulfillment distribution center for maximum productivity gains with quick ROI.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
August 2018
Categories
All
|