Analysing Logistics 3: System Modelling in More Detail
Paul and Cadle (2020) recommend UML as a method of depicting business processes for the purpose of defining requirements and...
Analysing Logistics 2: Process Outline Modelling
Modelling/diagramming helps the analyst understand what happens in a logistics process, where, and in what sequence. Diagrams can be very...
Analysing Logistics 1: Industry SWOT
The subject of this analysis is a UK-based ultra-fast fashion retailer, which I will call FNS (Fashion Never Sleeps). Before...
Simplified Order Picking Strategies: Handling Product Mix and Quantity Variability
(ii) Simple plans for simplifying the picking of orders that vary by product mix (a) and quantity (b) (a) Addressing...
Optimizing Weekly Order Picking: Understanding Variability in Quantity and Product Mix for Efficiency
(i) How pick orders for goods can vary over the course of a week, in terms of quantity and product...
Navigating Short-Notice Challenges: Effective Re-Planning Strategies for Warehouse Operations
The following table shows how several issues may be addressed so that requirements changed at short notice can be managed....
Optimizing Storage Locations: How Picking Frequency and Goods Type Influence Warehouse Efficiency
(i) Location Optimization and Frequency of Pick Generally, the frequency of picks determines where an item is best located for...
Ensuring Safe and Secure Storage: Key Conditions and Strategies
Receipting and put-away errors or poor layout design create security and safety issues. Goods can be stolen, broken, or lost...
Understanding Picking Frequency and Types of Goods in Warehouse Operations
a) “Picking frequency” refers to the count of instances that a particular SKU is drawn from inventory as a result...