Labor Dispute Staffing for Accelerated Distribution Center Launch
Overview
Distribution customer needed to set up new center in two weeks and realized the need for experienced materials and warehousing experts.
Project Scope
Warehouse layout optimization Efficient process design Warehouse Management System (WMS) integration Response
Assigned two seasoned project leaders, one with Six Sigma Belt credentials and one with track record for optimizing operational efficiency Defined efficient put-away and pick process Populated part location data into WMS to manage thousands of SKUs
Results Achieved
100 trailers unloaded and put away the first week 8,500 lines picked per day, compared to 7,000 target Shipments began ahead of schedule Management freed to begin second project phase