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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

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For existing DCs, ecommerce has also added complexity to their operations. At the same time, the building boom in new ecommerce fulfillment centers, including Amazon’s relentless investment in its network, has added pressure on local labor markets where the majority of DCs operate. Optimizing processes across order types.

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Travel Time is the Key to Lowering Labor Costs in Your Distribution Center

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For example, many Tier One WMS systems offer a voice picking add-on to make your pickers hands- and eyes-free, which means they’ll spend less time wielding a scanner or looking at a screen. There’s a huge opportunity for travel time savings in most companies’ distribution operations.