How Pep Boys revs up orderpicking efficiencies

摘要

The auto parts distributor has increased productivity 25% in its new distribution center by combining conventional storage and high-efficiency pick modules. When Pep Boys, one of the leading auto parts chains in the nation, took a close look at its distribution needs, it discovered that a simple, flexible plan was the right approach for their new distribution center in Indianapolis. The result is a facility that combines little automation with the capability to be easily reconfigured.