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3 Ways to Benchmark to Boost Supply Chain Performance

Logistics Bureau

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry.

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Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach

Logistics Bureau

The person who gave the presentation I attended offered the example of a speech by late US President John F. As I explain in a YouTube video on this subject, I recently saw a good example of how a BHAG can galvanise a workforce and make a dramatic impact on productivity. A Compelling Reason to set a BHAG.

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Reality check

Automotive Logistics

Many early examples have focused on warehouse management and product picking, but, as the technology improves and the range of products on the market increases, there is some evidence that the use of this technology could go much further. .

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Forklift Safety Training: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. An example of a forklift certification card. Picking up a Load.

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

For example, if speedy delivery is a part of your service strategy (which is often the case in today’s on-demand environment), you will either need to locate your warehouses close to customers, or close to the facilities of your preferred carriers. For example, we need to know if we can get to the required level of packaging unit.

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Warehouse Product Slotting: The Ultimate Guide

Logistics Bureau

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. Still, without a doubt, picking is the operational regimen that will see the most significant impact. Slotting Improves Picking Accuracy and Speed.

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

It can consist of a “l ecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video, and/or written material ” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Formal instruction.

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