26 Best Practice in Lean Warehousing!!
Many people may think the term “lean warehousing” is an oxymoron. Let’s face it, most lean purists believe that all transportation and warehousing functions are pure waste. Many organizations see logistics functions as a way to gain competitive advantage and bring value to the customer. The fact is, particularly with the growth of the global supply chain and extended lead times, lean warehousing is necessary and plays a critical role and must be integrated into the entire supply chain. The use of facilities for inbound material logistics and outbound finished goods distribution are the bridges that connect all the imbalances and lack of flow in the entire stream. Leaders inside the warehouse need be knowledgeable about inbound flow and outbound demand that the warehouse is supporting. In the absence of this visibility, warehouse operators will simply be reacting to day-to-day activities. At LeanCor, we look at the term lean w...