New Projects
December 22, 2009 No comments yet
We have started a project to streamline returns processing for a Brooklyn 3PL.
Tag Archive | "layout"
Jack Kuchta cited in recent publications (Update)
November 6, 2009 No comments yet
Jack Kuchta was recently quoted in: Maida Napolitano, “Locating Your Distribution Center, Part I, Re-engineering the Distribution Center Network”, Logistics Management, February 1, 2008 Corinne Kator, “Which Picking Method s Work”, Modern Materials Handling, February 28, 2007 James A. Cooke, “Who’s in charge here?”, DC Velocity, November 2006 Maria Napolitano, “The Cross Dock Evolution”, Logistics [...]
Why the bottom beam?
September 22, 2009 9 comments
Why would anyone use beams on the bottom level of a selective rack systems. After all, the beams cost more money. And by not putting the bottom load on the floor, the total load on the racking systems is higher, requiring more steel and more cost. Nevertheless some users routinely demand a bottom beam. Why? [...]
Rack opening size
August 19, 2009 No comments yet
Whenever you make changes that increase the spacing between beams in pallet rack, go back to your rack supplier and make sure that the changes will not reduce the weight capacity of the rack system. This is particlarly important if the bottom level is enlarged.
I need more space!
August 7, 2009 2 comments
Before you go looking for more space, be sure that you are using what you have well. The first place to look for space is slow moving inventory. Rank every SKU in storage by turns. Start at the bottom of the list and ruthlessly evaluate the value of keeping the inventory. Seek the help of [...]
