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Everything's changed in 20 years; yet nothing's changed in 20 years. Veteran DC consultant Ken Ackerman may rhapsodize about the potential of technology, but in the end, he says, the business is still all about the effective management of space and time.
A recent survey of logistics professionals finds that although the term has been in common use for nearly a decade, most definitions of "supply chain management" have surprisingly little in common.
Five years ago, nothing much came between the Calvin Klein Cosmetics DC and a looming operational disaster. But a flashy pick-to-light system brought some much-needed direction to the order pickers' daily rounds.
Constant vibration from forklift trucks and the need to fit more product in a limited space often challenge the integrity of racks and shelving in distribution centers.
Many industry observers see auto ID as the breakthrough technology to watch the one that will forever change the way in which our supply chains operate.