News Release from Dr. Shrink, Inc.
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08/11/2011
This week: DR. SHRINK Inc.: DR. SHRINK REORGANIZES WAREHOUSE FOR EVEN BETTER EFFICIENCY
Manistee, 09.08.2011. While many businesses are always looking to improve the efficiency of their routines, a simple place to start is the warehouse. International premium shrink wrap supplier, Dr. Shrink, took a closer look at its warehouse practices and found new ways to increase its productivity. The company is now proud to pass its story on to other companies looking to make positive changes.
Dr. Shrink contacted the Supply Chain Management Department at Michigan State University, which ranks second in the US behind MIT, to audit the efficiency of its warehouse. Adjunct professor Brad Cook audited the SKU performance as well as the overall operation of the warehouse over several days. He was surprised at the high efficiency level of the 5,574 sq. meter warehouse, especially with only having three full-time warehouse employees.
Based on his findings, a 3-phase plan was suggested. Phase 1 is immediate improvements over a short term. These improvements include re-arranging the current rack system and product placement. Phases 2 and 3 will involve updated software for a warehouse management system and long-term plans for expansion.
"One slight change can make an enormous difference. Instead of organizing products by size for spacing reasons, we now have products strategically placed by order frequency," said warehouse manager Evan Jensen. "This change in organization of our products has already made us more efficient when packing orders."
"Also as Brad suggested, by rearranging current racking, we've also almost doubled our capacity for order staging. That means more orders are boxed, packed and/or skidded plenty of time in advance and ready when the shipping companies come for pick-up."
A full-service, full-circle supplier of premium shrink wrap and installation accessories, Dr. Shrink is noted for quality products, prompt service and experienced installation advice. It also has REBAG®, a recycling program for used shrink wrap in the US and Canada.
Dr. Shrink contacted the Supply Chain Management Department at Michigan State University, which ranks second in the US behind MIT, to audit the efficiency of its warehouse. Adjunct professor Brad Cook audited the SKU performance as well as the overall operation of the warehouse over several days. He was surprised at the high efficiency level of the 5,574 sq. meter warehouse, especially with only having three full-time warehouse employees.
Based on his findings, a 3-phase plan was suggested. Phase 1 is immediate improvements over a short term. These improvements include re-arranging the current rack system and product placement. Phases 2 and 3 will involve updated software for a warehouse management system and long-term plans for expansion.
"One slight change can make an enormous difference. Instead of organizing products by size for spacing reasons, we now have products strategically placed by order frequency," said warehouse manager Evan Jensen. "This change in organization of our products has already made us more efficient when packing orders."
"Also as Brad suggested, by rearranging current racking, we've also almost doubled our capacity for order staging. That means more orders are boxed, packed and/or skidded plenty of time in advance and ready when the shipping companies come for pick-up."
A full-service, full-circle supplier of premium shrink wrap and installation accessories, Dr. Shrink is noted for quality products, prompt service and experienced installation advice. It also has REBAG®, a recycling program for used shrink wrap in the US and Canada.
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