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SAVING LABOR COSTS
Conserving space and improving productivity add up
to savings, but labor may be the most important part of
the equation. That’s why helping customers put more
money to the bottom line
through labor savings is
a key goal at Unex, says
Neuwirth.
“Labor is one of the highest costs in a fulfillment
center, so helping to reduce
that—not just the amount
of labor, but the time, and
improving the efficiency of
labor—is important,” he
explains.
Neuwirth points to the
company’s first-in/first-out
(FIFO) shelving system as
one product that can help
organizations reach that goal. Especially suited to companies that deal with products that have expiration dates,
such as pharmaceuticals or food and beverage items, the
system ensures that the oldest products are used first.
Tilted flow racks are loaded with the oldest products in
front, and as workers pick products for an order, newer
ones slide forward to replace them. Replenishment occurs
from the back of the system. The system eliminates the
need for workers to continually check expiration dates,
saving them time in picking
operations. The system’s
tilted design also allows
for increased product vis-
ibility and easier access
to products, resulting in
more efficient picking and
fewer mispicks. Neuwirth
says the system also has
ergonomic advantages
that reduce bending and
reaching, cutting down on
work-related injuries and
workers’ compensation
claims.
Cost reduction through
productivity improvement is the name of the game—and
the hallmark of today’s most creative warehouse storage
solutions.
“We’re trying to have people work better for higher output,” Neuwirth says.
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