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Follow on Google News | Pcdata USA Reports Warehouse Control Systems to Manage Inventory FluctuationsPcdata USA Reports Warehouse Control Systems to Manage Inventory Fluctuations
By: trcutler Cliff Holste is Supply Chain Digest's Material Handling editor. Holste recently reported that as a result of e-commerce, multi-channel marketing and on-going sales promotions, distributors are facing sudden increases and decreases in volume which directly impacts on-order fulfillment efficiency and productivity. Greater volatility requires a strong and rapid response capability along with greater operational and staffing flexibility. When demand drops, picking and shipping should be able to throttled back a little, but then be ready to quickly ramp-up again as needed. To better manage these fluctuations, picking systems should be structured so that picking zones can be staffed with one or multiple operators and pick-zone boundaries expanded or contracted to optimize picking efficiency. Picking systems that utilize RF devices, pick-to-light and/or, voice directed technology can easily accommodate flexible zone boundaries and quickly increase or decrease the number of operators in a zone. About Pcdata USA Based in East Granby, CT, Pcdata USA (www.pcdatausa.com/ Pcdata USA will exhibit at the upcoming 11th Annual GBMP Northeast L.E.A.N. Conference from September 29-30, 2015 in Springfield, MA. Pcdata USA is currently adding new dealers, distributors, and integration partners to accommodate the strong demand for the company’s solutions. Follow Pcdata USA on Twitter @pcdatausa. Call Pcdata USA at 855-844-1086. End
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