AL Systems Announces Lean Distribution Webinar

April 23, 2011 - PRLog -- AL Systems, a leading provider of Warehouse Control System and Order Fulfillment Automation solutions, announces their next webinar titled Lean Distribution on May 12, 2011.

Lean distribution is based on the same philosophy and concepts that came out of the Lean manufacturing wave, so popular with companies, as a way to optimize production operations.  Lean distribution considers the expenditure of resources for any reason other than for creating value for the end customer to be wasteful, and therefore, a target for elimination.  Value is defined as any action or process for which a customer would be willing to pay for.  The ultimate goal of any Lean methodology is to create more value with less work and investment.

Today, companies implementing Lean Distribution operations are seeing returns on their investment, in lean process re-engineering and automation, of less than two years and in many cases, under 16 months. Many companies are seeing savings of $1 million or more the first year, and annually after that.

Upon attending this webinar, the audience will learn the steps for implementing Lean processes in their Distribution Centers, as well as the functional areas to focus on, and the benefits to be gained.

About AL Systems
For over 30 years, AL Systems has been helping companies optimize their distribution operations by providing solutions that maximize productivity, throughput, and order accuracy in the distribution center. AL Systems’ market leading Warehouse Control System (WCS) and Order Fulfillment Automation solutions, including modules for Order Management, Pick to Light, Pack and Put to Light, Voice Picking, Conveyor and Sortation Systems Control, Print and Apply, and Shipping and Manifesting, require only a single interface to Warehouse Management and/or corporate ERP systems, and offer Real-time Reporting, Load Balancing, and Productivity Management.

AL Systems’ client successes include such prestigious companies as Armani Exchange, Gymboree, Simon & Schuster, REI, Talbot’s, The Men's Wearhouse, and Urban Outfitters, to name a few. For more information about AL Systems, please visit http://www.alsystems.com