Case Studies

Management

1. Productivity Improvement – plan manpower using workload/labor standards

2. Process Improvement – eliminate or streamline steps in the process

3. Quality Improvement – determine and eliminate the root cause of errors

4. Benchmarking – compare performance with the best to identify best practices

5. Reengineering – reorganization & elimination of non-value added functions

6. Mergers & Acquisitions – consolidate resources, increase market share

Material Handling (video)

1. Conveyors – cost effective conveyors, sorters, batch picking methods (video)

2. ASRS—automated receiving and picking systems (video)

3. Racking—save space by utilizing the vertical space in a warehouse

4. Robotics—utilize the latest technology to improve accuracy & efficiency (video)

Facility Planning

1. Space Planning – efficiently layout warehouse to maximize space

2. Network Optimization – optimal size, location, and quantity of facilities

3. Project Management – design/build state of the art distribution centers

Systems

1. WMS – wireless receiving, picking and inventory control

2. Voice Picking—voice activated receiving, picking & inventory

3. Executive Information Systems – central data collection and analytical tools

4. Fleet Management – reduce overtime/improve service by tracking deliveries with GPS

5. Transportation Management - automate carrier selection, processing and payments

Supply Chain Engineering