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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

Logistics Viewpoints

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

247 Customs Broker

There’s a huge opportunity for travel time savings in most companies’ distribution operations. Our two-pronged approach is incorporated in our new Dynamic Work Optimization (DWO) module, a tool within Lucas Engage. Furthermore, this travel path must be used to calculate the optimized batch in the first place.