Planning for a cheaper future

Article Abstract:

Investment in information technology is of crucial importance to warehouse operators seeking to reduce costs. While most companies realise that efficient logistics are essential to retain competitiveness, few are aware of their total logistics costs, mainly because such activities are ususally isolated and because warehouse costs are often overlooked in favour of other areas. Figures show that warehouse costs represent around 2% of sales. To cut costs, warehouse operators should consider areas such as investment in new technolgy, investment in staff training and attention to warehouse design.

Warehousing and Storage, Warehousing, Finance, Logistics, Business logistics

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Keeping down overheads with the right system

Article Abstract:

There are several options which companies should consider in order to reduce their warehousing costs. The obvious measure is to seek to cut stock-holding costs, for example by using a stock forecasting programme. After stock holding, the greatest costs arise from labour, and there are several ways of cutting labour costs. A company can optimise its workforce by offering good training, using contract or casual labour for peak loads, and making sure employees have the right tools for the job. Automation and IT equipment can also cut costs, while better use may be made of warehouse space.

Industry Overview, Prices and rates

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Picking up speed on the super-highway. (the likely impact of information technology on the development of distribution centres) ((Distribution Property Supplement)

Article Abstract:

The rapid growth in the development of information technology may have profiund consequences on the development of retail distribution centres. Since 1990, the emergence of just-in-time inventory systems and electronic data interchange has changed the way that warehouses are designed and there has been a move towards centralised distribution centres. The popularity of cross-docking has also increased demand for fast sortation conveyors and automated flow storage. Trends in the development of distribution centres are discussed.

Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction, Warehouse Buildings, Usage, Retail industry, Retail trade, Information technology, Industrial construction, Just in time inventory systems, Just in time systems, Seasonal variations (Economics)

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