JULY 2017
VOLUME 15 NO. 7
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29 The Rainmakers
BY DC VELOCITY STAFF
For our 2017 Rainmakers, success isn’t
just about fame and fortune. It’s also about
making a contribution to the logistics field
and advancing the profession.
47 Going heavy to the home
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
Almost anything can be ordered online.
That has helped spawn a logistics ecosystem
designed to deliver the big and heavy stuff.
52 Nine ways to boost
warehouse performance
(and cut turnover)
BY BEN AMES
Looking to take your DC operations to the
next level? Consider adopting these nine
habits of high-performing warehouses.
60 Infographic: Milking the
benefits of voice
BY DAVID MALONEY
After moving to voice-directed picking at
its Concord, N.H., milk distribution facility,
dairy giant Hood saw order accuracy jump to
99 percent-plus. Here’s an inside look at the
operation.
63 Three ways to extend
the life of your forklift
batteries
BY VICTORIA KICKHAM
Warehouse personnel can take simple steps
today to improve battery life tomorrow.
