![]() ![]() For large DCs, the variety and complexity of inputs and outputs for slotting algorithms can be vast. One of the key strategies to accomplish this is slotting, the process of optimizing the layout of inventory in a DC based on factors like size, format, storage medium, seasonal velocity, and affinity with other products. The modern-day warehouse management team is responsible for keeping these buildings running smoothly and to do this, they must sift through mountains of generated data to minimize handling of inventory while maximizing throughput. DCs vary in complexity, but range in size to upwards of 1 million square feet, with thousands of distinct products inside, and miles of conveyor belts. In between, the product is likely stored in one or many distribution centers (DCs). ![]() ![]() Each and every day, billions of dollars of inventory move around the world and into the hands of consumers. With the holiday shopping season upon us and a global supply chain crunch dominating the headlines, it’s worth reflecting on the miracle of logistics that occurs between a product’s manufacture and its arrival to final destination. ![]()
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