The rise of e-commerce and multi-channel ful;llment has caused distribution centers (DCs) to experience unprecedented
growth in stock-keeping units (SKUs) and more inventory turns. In fact, thanks in part to e-commerce, the average number
of inventory turns per year topped nine in 2015.
Five strategies to optimize your DC for e-commerce order ful;llment.
1. Move high-velocity SKUs from a single pick zone, and distribute them throughout the DC.
2. Use a variety of pick methods that can be recon;gured easily and inexpensively to accommodate new SKUs.
3. Employ scanning technology connected to warehouse execution software (WES) to manage split cases.
4. Have “early out” capability for orders that are completed, without having to send them through the entire
picking process.
5. Manage shipping costs by packing cartons e;ciently, mixing full case orders and smaller items in the same carton.
To learn more about these ;ve strategies, download the white paper “Five Ways to Optimize Your DC for E-commerce
Ful;llment” at
dcvelocity.com/FORTE
About Swisslog: Swisslog designs, develops and delivers best-in-class automation solutions for forward-thinking hospitals, warehouses and distribution centers.
About FORTE: FORTE, a S wisslog company, is a leading warehouse automation and WES company focused on optimizing distribution centers for many of the world’s fastest-growing companies.
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