How to structure warehouse processes efficiently (eBook)

Warehouses are and will remain an essential part of logistics. That hasn't changed over the years. But the technical progress - such as automatic order picking, shuttle warehouse technology or the trend towards warehouse control by SAP-EWM - is alarming. So the main question is: Which requirements do warehouse operators really have to meet nowadays? A smart way of identifying potential, is to involve warehouse employees in this process. A possibility that is used far too rarely but has enormous potential. From the contents: -The origin of lean management -The lean principles -The application of lean management in warehouses -The lean warehousing methodology toolbox Contributions from practice, such as -Objectives of the Rudolph Logistic System -Lean warehousing at Schäflein Logistics GmbH -Lean in distribution - EDC logistics -Lean retailing at IKEA This present book will be a good companion on your way to lean warehousing. It provides you the necessary overview of training, change management, use of methods, implementation and experience - with contributions, written by people who are willing to share their experiences because knowledge is the only thing that increases when you share it. Target group: Manager Logistics, Head Storeman