Slotting at Medline

摘要

Automation is not the only way Medline drives efficiency. The distributor is also a firm believer in slotting, according to Daniel Schwartz, director of engineering, operations. The fastest moving items are slotted in a forward pick zone. Once a month, to increase picking efficiency, Schwartz's team runs slotting algorithms developed in-house to move pallets based on how often order selectors are visiting a slot. "The big win is that it drastically reduces the travel time for our team members," Schwartz says. "Travel time per line is tracked closely and the engineering team is held accountable to improving this metric annually."