34 SEVEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE
FORKLIFT TRAINING
BY PETER BRADLEY
An effective driver training program is critical
to a safe, efficient, and legal DC operation. Here’s
a look at what’s involved.
38 WHEN SHOULD YOU CUBE AND
WEIGH?
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
There’s a lot to be said for collecting weight
and dimensional data right before an order is
shipped. But that’s just part of the story.
42 TAP INTO THE POWER OF ANALYTICS
BY THOMAS H. DAVENPORT AND JERRY O’DWYER
New ways of applying supply chain analytics can
lead to dramatically higher levels of performance.
Here’s where to find the best opportunities.
48 SEVEN SIGNS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
NEEDS A REDESIGN
BY SIMON BRAGG, RICHARD STONE,
AND JULIAN VAN GEERSDAELE
Because supply chain redesigns are expensive
and time-consuming, they often get deferred. But
if your company shows any of these warning
signs, then you probably can’t afford to put it off
any longer.
54 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
PLANNING A MATERIAL HANDLING
SYSTEM
BY PETER BRADLEY
Planning a system is not about what equipment
to install—not at first. It’s about starting with a
clear understanding of what the system should
do when it’s up and running.
58 DOES YOUR CONVEYOR NEED
A TUNE-UP?
BY PETER BRADLEY
If output has slipped or your system is jamming, it
may be time for a professional audit.
62 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
DOCK SAFETY
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
The typical loading dock is a dangerous place,
with people and heavy machinery moving about
in tight quarters. Here are some things you can do
to keep accidents at bay.
66 TIME TO COME HOME?
BY HARRY MOSER
To offshore, nearshore, or “reshore”? A total cost
of ownership (TCO) analysis can answer that
question. For some companies, TCO analyses are
suggesting that manufacturing close to the point
of consumption is the best choice.
72
10 BEST PRACTICES YOU SHOULD BE
DOING NOW
BY BOB ENGEL
Want to be a “best in class” organization? Then
follow the lead of highly successful companies and
adopt these 10 practices in your own operation.
