Keep your warehouse flow as simple as possible (KISS)
U.S. Navy created in the sixties KISS “Keep It Simple, Stupid” a design principle. The KISS principle states that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than…
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Lean and good leadership an unbeatable combination in warehouse production
I have had several interesting discussions both on LinkedIn and on e-mail from blog readers concerning my articles on leadership and lean. Below are some clarifications how I think about…
How to avoid sub-optimization in warehouse production
There are many ways to increase efficiency in warehouse and getting the most of your staff. Many companies use incentive pay, etc to make the staff “run” faster. In my…
A leader must challenge the organization and provide room for failure sometimes. It is a prerequisite for the business to develop
As I have written in previous articles, it is very important to know the WMS you use and which features you can use in your warehouse flow. One problem however,…
Benefits of a labor management system in warehouse production
With omni-channel and e-commerce, warehouse production becomes more complex. Companies focus more on efficiency and costs in warehouse production to increase competitiveness Labor costs are one of the largest costs…
Are you striving for a good leadership in supply chain? Avoid all the trendy “quick fixes”
Leadership seems to be an inexhaustible topic. It is written thousands of new books on the subject every year. Self-proclaimed experts in the field who wants you to believe they…
Importance of communication and follow-up in warehouse production
In my article “Importance of standardization in warehouse production” (see link below) I discuss the importance of standardization. Something that is equally important is communication and follow-up on the standardization.…
Developing warehouse production means you have to take risks
If you want to use continuous improvement and develop your warehouse production you need to take risks. You will not make any progress if you do not dare to take…
