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Several years ago (May, 2002), I reported a number of thoughts on choosing methods for slotting products in the pick face. They are all still valid. However, on some recent projects, we have discovered that getting the slotting strategy right is only half the battle. The other half is maintaining the discipline of keeping up with the changes.
Choosing the slotting strategy and the initial locations for all of the products results from a comprehensive analysis of product activity and order data. With this data, we can create the perfect pick face for last month’s activity. But, the dynamics of today’s business often make shambles of yesterday’s data. And, no matter how good our original plan was, we will lose its benefit if we don’t keep up with the changes.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James M. Apple, Jr. is a Director in The Progress Group. Prior to co-founding The Progress Group in 1991, he was a Partner with Coopers & Lybrand's SysteCon division. During 1992-1995 he served as a Senior Systems Advisor with Vanderlande Industries, a major conveyor and systems provider in Europe.
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