Forum: Warehousing & Distribution Centres

Anybody had any experience with simulation software in facility and process design? I am especially interested in any feedback on SIMCad and CLass product.

Hi Would anyone be able to let me have names/contact details of suppliers of packing slip automation machinery, for use in a distribution centre. I'm looking for companies who could supply equipment/software to: (i) print packing slip / dispatch note (up to 6 sheets per consignment) (ii)...

I sell items online and send them USA wide. We dispatch about 100 items a day - all over the USA (it's a mass market product so our destinations are very similar to population spread through the US) Our items will be sent using UPS Ground. We are looking for one central warehousing and...

what factors should i consider in choosing between a Pallet Stacker or a Reachtruck to be used in our warehouse? thanks

Hello all So glad I found this forum and really hoping I can get some help. I have a few hundred parts which require a part number change. This would be easy if the parts weren't already out in the field with Engineers etc. How can I make part number changes to these parts and be able to...

hi, Any advices on how i can control temperature in a non air con warehouse? My temperature is not hitting the target even when it is not full load. Does load make a difference?

Seems like using Satellite Systems such as Orbiter Systems in the warehouse is the trend for warehouse management system. Does anyone have the experience like to share? we all know it's more expensiver, but worth the change?

All, I am actually looking for a real world example of a company/organization where ERP based inventory cycle counting program has been implemented. I have read a lot of books/articles/publications on cycle counting but did not find any real world case study or example that shows the $$ savings...

This thread is designed for individuals in the warehousing business to discuss topics that pertain to warehousing, material handling and distribution. This thread will cover all different technology articles as well as operational issues for optimally running warehousing operations in a supply...

I'm a new member; I've been wondering if such a forum as this existed. I'm been in purchasing/supply chain management for over 35 years, but there is always something new to be learned. For example, we have a lot of surplus (dead stock), and I've been wondering how much keeping it around is...

Just curious about how companies pack their shipping containers. If you use slip sheets you get more in, but need special handling equipment. If you hand stack, you get more in, but need more labour? What do you do? Let's just poll on Imports.

Hi all I've been lurking around this forum for years and this is my first thread :p We are getting a brand new forklift to replace the old one and we are currently considering: Toyota 32-8FG15 (1.5T) Yale GLP18AF (1.8T) Caterpillar GP18ZN - 3F3410 (1.8T)

Hello everyone. I am have been working in this warehouse for couple years now, and I am just curious to find out how different people do the things that I do. How do you do locations in the warehouse? I use a ERP software and my locations are by aisle, bin, and level. I may have several bins...

Does anybody know about (national / international) standards for the height of pallet racks? If not, I would also be keen to hear of your own experience from your companies' or 3PL warehouses, that means what is the height of the pallet racks there? Many thanks in advance!

Hello, I am trying to figure out an algorithm to estimate the space required at a given warehouse for additional inventory. 1) We need to move SKUs from one warehouse to another 2) The SKUs are shared - used between different types of customers What would be a good estimate of the inventory...

Hi, I'm trying to source a piece of kit which will allow our despatch team to accurately measure the height / length / width of outbound pallets. Whilst we'll endeavour to keep all stock within the boundaries of the pallet, on occasion there will be a small overhang and we're getting hammered...

Hello all, I'm from the MIS Department a retail company who own 60 consignment counters / 14 retail shops nationwide, and a warehouse with 213,000+ active SKUs. Stock Take is always a headache to us. The process require full suspend of the entire business operation for at least 3 days; and...

We all know that most warehouses these days are outsourced, but are you happy with it?

Dear Collegueaes, I'm a warehouse manager in FMCG field ( Dairy & Jucies) my supply chain GM asked me how can I save cost in my warehouse or cost control monthly. that caused by the sales number is behind after the board meeting. so how can I acheive that especially I have alot of expiry dairy...

Excuse me being dumb..... I hear the term perpetual inventory a bit. Is that something to do with cycle counting and stock taking ??

What kind of jobs entail customer service in warehouse/distribution centre? I have never been in a warehouse environment, and cant find anything on google. Thanks.

Hi, Can someone tell me how much should the size of an empty premise be which will be converted into a warehouse or distribution centre to store products for a sports retailer? Please help.

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Reckon this topic needs a Poll! So what do you think is the most important Warehouse KPI. We'll make this one multiple choice, becuase I reckon if we alow only one, we'll all pick the same. So just pick the THREE you think most important. As it is multiple choice, the % figures will add up...

I just went through 2 months of mishandling, misrepresentation and exagerated billing issues with this company. An absolute minefield of incompetence and errors! Giant bikes uses them and I saw bike boxes outside in the pouring rain covered in tarps but getting soaked at the base. If I was a...

Dear Members, I would like to guage your opinions on what of the polled activities do you feel should be performed by an Inventory Control function, you can make multiple choices

Hello all! Not a frequent commentor but a frequent observer :) Anyway, my problem is this. Given the standard approach to calculating EOQ, we are having a hard time determining when to stretch beyond the EOQ to take advantage of lower Columnar Cost breaks. This becomes especially important...

I am looking to gather some information from Swisslog users that are 3PLs with warehousing and distribution operations in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China mainland, the Netherlands, Germany and/or Belgium. Please contact me as there may be a business opportunity for further development. I look forward...

We are having a problem laying out the signage within our facility. We have signs that show part numbers, min & max, addresses, etc for each of our products and these are contained within a clear, vinyl shop ticket holder. The holders are then suspended from the ceiling via polycord. The problem...

We have an ERP system that can produce a list of SKUs and and ABC analysis for each item. Given that A class items need counting 4 times a year, B class items need counting 3 times a year, etc. How can I organise the distribution of those SKUs over a year so that they can be flagged for counting...

Based on a 13,000 location warehouse, 7,000 of which are active pick locations the remainder are Bulk storage. With a PI check on Pick faces twice weekly and empty bulk location check once per week, Bulk PI checks by product type twice per year. Based on the above criteria, what do you feel...

Hey I have a question about stacking pallets. I have pallets with goods on, the height is about 90 cm. http: //i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd184/matti122/Pallet1-1.jpg (The black is the pallet and the other colours are the goods.) Is it possible to put something above it so I can stack...

Hi, I work for an LSP in an East European Country were RF is not a standard solution, we use it only for some customers. We are investigating now introducing RF in all our operations and have no experience with Vehicle Mounted Computers. Any in-put ref advantages/disadvantages, brands to...

I have been asked to reslot our warehouse but not sure what I need to consider to do it, any ideas?

This might be of interest, as many companies don't fully understand it. What is Slotting and why is it an important productivity tool? Slotting is the shorthand term for the process of allocating product, (SKU’s), to locations in the Warehouse according to business rules and product...

Reckon this topic needs a Poll! So what do you think is the most important Warehouse KPI. We won't make this one multiple choice. So just pick the ONE you think most important. Loggie

See Wal-Mart Wal-Mart distribution center picture on this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distribution_center Impressive size and number of trucks. Is your distribution center bigger than that?

Guys, I would like some advise on how to set up a dynamic Cycle Counting process, I have approximately 5000 different skus, and would like to be able to count all skus within a reasonable timeframe. Has any body got any ideas?

Hello all - Hopefully someone on the board has been through this, or can provide some guidance. My organization imports products and distributes to large U.S. retailers, primarily by cross docking merchandise. We have been running in to problems where retailers say shipments are short, but we...

Hi, I would like to know that are there bounded warehouses in Eu countries. In Turkey customers can not use the goods till customs clearance oprerations ended.During this period materials must be settled in bounded warehous..then they can be dispatched to customer's warehouse (non bonded...

I know a turn is COGS/average inventory. However for my situation-General operating room inventory- we have several transactions. Issues out to the operating rooms and returns to the operating rooms. As well as scraps (expired products) and returns direct to vendors. When calculating the...

In retail business : 1. How do you handle over shelf life items ? 2. What's the recommended physical inventories in this business ? Tks

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is an important part of an effective Supply Chain Management system. Every day you receive products, put them away, count them, pick them, and ship them out the door. After that you review what happened, report to clients, bill them, and get paid. The process...

Largest Supply Chain Consultancy in SE Asia with HO in Sydney is looking for analyists and experienced practitioners with a track record in facility design, process re-engineering etc. Anyone interested?

Due to a recent downsizing I am faced with the challenge of seekign an opportunity in Distribution Management. I am registered on most of the boards. Any suggestions or does anyone know of a Company that may be hiring?

Have seen a few PTV applications recently. The suppliers always quote really high productivity rates though. What do you reckon is a fair PTV productivity rate for unit picks and carton picks?

Dear Seniors, Somebody tell is it possible for me to get some articles on Ware house managment through net... anukagni

Hi all, I did my Under Graduation in Business Administration and iam having an additional qualification of Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engg.. Iam having nearly five year exprience in Warehouse , Stores management ( 2.5 Years in Stores and 2.5 --- year in warehouse ) i want to do higher...

Just curious. I was in a beer warehouse the other day. Yea..........I wish I could have stayed longer! Everything seems to be very manual. (Big company, Big warehouse.) Is that the common way of picking in the industry? Loads of pallets laid out, with guys doing all the case picks...