Browse through industry research, articles of interest, WERC publications and white papers. It is an inventory of all our publications and learning materials.
Listing of Publications
Keeping Your DC Afloat Through Rough Waters
(Norman Saenz, TranSystems)
05/25/2010
An article explaining how warehouses have common leaks that include inefficient product slotting, excess inventory and untapped software capabilities; and how to examine these areas to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
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Renewing Your Slotting Commitment
(Alan Taliaferro, Deloitte & Touche LLP)
05/24/2010
An article explaining how proper slotting can, and does, enhance the performance of a warehouse/DC, and enables it to achieve its essential KPIs.
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An Ounce of Prevention
(Troy R. Appel and Dennis Downing)
05/19/2010
Key Takeaways Handout from a case study of how CDW reduced their workers' comp costs by 74% in one year and increased production by 16% by applying a proven formula.
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Strategic Cutting
(Robert Goonan and Marc Gordon)
05/19/2010
Key takeaways from Conference 2010 session: Learn how evaluating long-term operating growth then implementing technology in a phased approach may be easiest on your bottom line.
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Concepts in DC Bypass
(Randy Strang and Frank Woods)
05/19/2010
Key takeaways from Conference 2010: UPS explains the concept of DC Bypass and the rational for the strategy that has been gaining momentum across multiple industry sectors.
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Breakthrough Material Handling Technologies
(Mark Gaskill and Marvin Logan)
05/18/2010
Key takeaways from Conference 2010: Explores the issues of new material handling technologies and how they are being applied.
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Relationship, Collaboration, Communication - Keys to Maximizing Partnerships
(Christy Parra)
05/18/2010
Key takeaways from Conference 2010: How The Container Store honed its interdepartmental communication skills.
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