Consumer
electronics DC

Segregating SKUs that move in full pallet quantities by depth of inventory streamlines flow while dock equipment provides security at this fast-paced DC

• Advanced notice of incoming deliveries allows scheduling to appropriate dock door, streamlining flow and minimizing travel distances

• Buffer staging of incoming goods at the dock improves trailer unloading efficiency

• Locating receiving and shipping on the same side of the building promotes efficient, U-shaped flow and minimizes travel distances

• Approximately 30% of the inventory is cross-docked, improving the overall efficiency in order handling

• Bulk floor storage provides extremely high storage density for SKUs with deep inventory

• Use of trailer locking devices at the dock eliminate risk of theft of high-value electronics inventory

• Hydraulic dock levelers increase dock flexibility due to their ability to accommodate a wide variety of truck sizes

Incoming products arrive in full pallet quantities and are shipped in full pallet quantities. Based on information obtained from the Advanced Shipping Notice, Receiving automatically assigns a dock door closest to the assigned random storage location. A large percentage (30%) of the inventory is cross-docked, thereby bypassing storage completely. SKUs that are in quantities of more than six pallets deep are assigned to a space-efficient, deep bulk storage area, all other SKUs are located in 5- pallet-high, very narrow aisle (VNA), single-deep pallet racks. A combination of counterbalanced trucks and pallet jacks are used for pallet picking in the bulk storage area; turret trucks are used for picking pallets and cartons from the VNA storage area. Completed orders are staged at the dock for trailer loading and transport to retail stores.

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