Picking through the layers to uncover efficiency, accuracy

摘要

Global supply chains are elaborate orchestrations of precise processes that enable products to routinely move from point A to point B without a glitch. One of the more complex components of this logistical symphony is accurate order fulfillment. To maintain accuracy, productivity, and efficiency across operations, a variety of factors must be considered. Physical space, square-footage costs, labor expenses, time, and coordination of efforts all provide opportunities for both potential problems and continuous improvement in a warehouse. As material flows from receiving through the warehouse, incidents can impact the accuracy and efficiency of orders-whether human error, the physical distance between SKU storage, types of products, or number of cases per order line.