Importance of an optimal warehouse design and facility
I love networking and discussing with other people. You can learn so much from just listen to other peoples experience and knowledge. It is also interesting to visit colleagues in…
Tag: Supply chain
The 3PL paradox
In my networking, I have met many manufacturers of warehouse automation and WMS vendors. They have all confirmed something I think many of us believed a long time. I call…
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…
Important things to consider in a procurement of WMS
In my last artice I highlighted the importance of regular updates in WMS. I have received many questions about WMS and in particular, what to consider before a project regarding a…
Think about the future before you invest in a WMS
The development within WMS goes faster than ever. Competition between the various suppliers is tough and there are many good systems on the market. As a customer, there are many things…
Robotic automation an alternative to traditional automation in warehouse
More and more companies invest in automation solutions. Not that the prices in automation technology decrease significantly, the reason is rather that other costs increase that make the ROI more…
Lean thinking, why do many warehouses fail with the implementation of lean?
I am surprised not more warehouses implements lean in their organizations. It has been proven many times how effective it is. If you not are familiar but want to know…
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…
