Big Picture: Moving from theory to practice

摘要

everal years ago, executive editor Bob Trebilcock proposed a series of feature stories called The Big Picture-pieces that would break out of our traditional equipment-centric and best practices coverage and focus on the broader role materials handling plays in driving larger company initiatives. The premise rested on the idea that materials handling has "come out of the shadows" and is now directly tied to business operations; and thus, can build a competitive advantage that creates a measurable impact on the bottom line. By stepping back for this broader view, these stories have given Modern readers a more comprehensive look at how warehouse/DC operations are not only tied to success, but in many cases have become the foundation of the business strategy.