2011 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey
Our 2011 findings reveal that inventory turns are not improving, more DCs are closing rather than opening, and many companies are remaining cautious with equipment investment.
Norm Saenz, senior vice president and principal of TranSystems, a supply chain consulting firm and our research partner for this survey, sums up this year’s findings in four words: “More done with less.”
“In fact, most companies are trying to do more with fewer people, fewer buildings and less automation investment,” he adds. As a result, they’re operating with a reduced staff, consolidating facilities, and taking the more conventional route in terms of storage and picking.
“Much of this stems from top management pressuring distribution to reduce costs,” notes Don Derewecki, senior business consultant with research partner TranSystems. “But this comes with a catch for warehouse and DC management. Top brass wants a reduction in costs without reducing service to customers in an effort to stay cost-competitive in the marketplace,” he adds.
So what does this mean to you? If your materials handling products/services help with improving warehouse processes, improving inventory control, reconfigures rack warehouse layout, reduces staff and improves information technology... it is good to know that your prospects and customers are looking to do this, especially when it comes to "doing more with less".
Although these tough economic times are challenging, it is when you can really demonstrate the true value of your materials handling products and services. This is the very reason why you are in the Materials Handling Business --> to improve the warehouse/DC operations of your customers.
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