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AppleTalk is a network operating system designed to connect Apple computers using their built-in networking capabilities. It uses CSMA/CA and can be implemented using twisted pair or fiber optic cabling in a bus or tree topology. AppleTalk networks are arranged hierarchically with sockets, nodes, networks, and zones. Common protocols used include AARP for address resolution, DDP as the network layer protocol, and AFP/SMB for file sharing. While once popular for small Apple networks, it has limitations for large networks and bandwidth intensive uses.
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are tubular cylinders of carbon atoms that have extraordinary mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and chemical properties At the individual tube level, these unique structures exhibit: 200X the strength and 5X the elasticity of steel; 5X the electrical conductivity ("ballistic transport"), ...
The document discusses Bluetooth technology. It provides an overview of Bluetooth, including its history and development. The key points are:
- Bluetooth was developed in 1994 as a wireless standard to replace wired cables and enable communication between nearby electronic devices.
- It uses short-range radio transmissions in the 2.4GHz spectrum for data transfer between devices within about 10 meters of each other.
- The Bluetooth standard defines protocols and procedures for device discovery, connection establishment, and data and voice transfer between paired devices.
- Common applications of Bluetooth include wireless headphones, medical devices, sports sensors, and connecting computers, phones and other consumer electronics without cables.
- The technology aims to provide secure, low
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This document provides instructions for making ice cream through a process of freezing liquid cream into a solid form. The aim is to observe this phase change by mixing cream, sugar and flavoring, sealing it in a bag, and then placing the bag in a mixture of ice and salt to freeze it into ice cream over 5-10 minutes. Key steps include mixing the cream ingredients, burying the small bag of cream in a larger bag of ice and salt, shaking the bag to freeze the cream, and then opening the bag to enjoy the hardened ice cream. The discussion questions analyze the changes in state from liquid to solid and identify the process as freezing.
The document provides an overview of network security concepts. It describes the module objectives which are to explain how vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits can be mitigated to enhance network security. It then covers current cybersecurity topics like the state of cybersecurity, threat actors and their tools, common network attacks, and types of malware. The document is an instructor guide for a module on network security concepts.
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This document presents an action research study conducted to develop student confidence in speaking English at the primary level. The study aimed to identify reasons for student shyness and strategies to develop self-confidence in shy students. The sample consisted of 3 students and their class teacher from a government school. Qualitative research methods were used, including classroom observations pre-and post-intervention using checklists. The findings showed that after interventions, students' shyness reduced and they spoke more confidently in class. It is important for teachers to understand students' different levels and problems to make teaching effective and help develop students' self-confidence.
AppleTalk is a network operating system designed to connect Apple computers using their built-in networking capabilities. It uses CSMA/CA and can be implemented using twisted pair or fiber optic cabling in a bus or tree topology. AppleTalk networks are arranged hierarchically with sockets, nodes, networks, and zones. Common protocols used include AARP for address resolution, DDP as the network layer protocol, and AFP/SMB for file sharing. While once popular for small Apple networks, it has limitations for large networks and bandwidth intensive uses.
Used In Automotive Electronics And Most of the New Trending Cars And Vehicles
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are tubular cylinders of carbon atoms that have extraordinary mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and chemical properties At the individual tube level, these unique structures exhibit: 200X the strength and 5X the elasticity of steel; 5X the electrical conductivity ("ballistic transport"), ...
The document discusses Bluetooth technology. It provides an overview of Bluetooth, including its history and development. The key points are:
- Bluetooth was developed in 1994 as a wireless standard to replace wired cables and enable communication between nearby electronic devices.
- It uses short-range radio transmissions in the 2.4GHz spectrum for data transfer between devices within about 10 meters of each other.
- The Bluetooth standard defines protocols and procedures for device discovery, connection establishment, and data and voice transfer between paired devices.
- Common applications of Bluetooth include wireless headphones, medical devices, sports sensors, and connecting computers, phones and other consumer electronics without cables.
- The technology aims to provide secure, low
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The document discusses the aims and thrust areas of an organization to make India a global IT superpower. It then provides information on 5G technology, including definitions and key concepts. It discusses the evolution of mobile networks from 1G to 5G and compares their technologies. It describes 5G network architecture and concludes by discussing trends in mobile networks and the potential of 5G enabling local connectivity between countries.
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This document provides instructions for making ice cream through a process of freezing liquid cream into a solid form. The aim is to observe this phase change by mixing cream, sugar and flavoring, sealing it in a bag, and then placing the bag in a mixture of ice and salt to freeze it into ice cream over 5-10 minutes. Key steps include mixing the cream ingredients, burying the small bag of cream in a larger bag of ice and salt, shaking the bag to freeze the cream, and then opening the bag to enjoy the hardened ice cream. The discussion questions analyze the changes in state from liquid to solid and identify the process as freezing.
The document provides an overview of network security concepts. It describes the module objectives which are to explain how vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits can be mitigated to enhance network security. It then covers current cybersecurity topics like the state of cybersecurity, threat actors and their tools, common network attacks, and types of malware. The document is an instructor guide for a module on network security concepts.
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This document presents an action research study conducted to develop student confidence in speaking English at the primary level. The study aimed to identify reasons for student shyness and strategies to develop self-confidence in shy students. The sample consisted of 3 students and their class teacher from a government school. Qualitative research methods were used, including classroom observations pre-and post-intervention using checklists. The findings showed that after interventions, students' shyness reduced and they spoke more confidently in class. It is important for teachers to understand students' different levels and problems to make teaching effective and help develop students' self-confidence.
This document provides an overview of broadband and DSL technology. It discusses how broadband provides high-speed internet access from 256 kbps to several mbps. It then describes ADSL technology, how it works by splitting bandwidth on copper telephone lines into channels for upstream, downstream, and voice. The document outlines the various components used in broadband networks like DSLAMs, BRAS, CPE, and discusses how they connect and function. It also lists some services that can be accessed through broadband like video and audio on demand. In closing, it mentions how broadband can help bridge the digital divide and strengthen education through improved internet access.
Wi-Fi allows devices to connect to the Internet and send/receive data wirelessly within the range of a wireless access point. It provides freedom of movement and access to the Internet from various locations without wires. Common places to install Wi-Fi include airports, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping malls to cater to users such as travelers, businesspeople, students, and others with laptops. Setting up a Wi-Fi network involves devices like access points, network switches, and wireless network cards or adapters.
This document discusses the evolution of wireless technologies from 1G to the upcoming 5G. It outlines some key differences between each generation such as speed increases from 2.4 kbps for 1G up to a predicted 1 Gbps for 5G. 5G is expected to offer nearly unlimited wireless access with no limitations on connectivity. It will utilize new hardware like ultra wide band networks and smart antennas to provide features like high resolution for mobile users and bidirectional bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps for both uploading and downloading. Potential 5G applications include wearable devices, globally accessible dynamic information, and media independent handovers.
This document discusses Wi-Fi technology. It provides an overview of Wi-Fi standards and components including Wi-Fi channels, phases of operation, and security measures. The document also outlines applications and limitations of Wi-Fi as well as future developments such as 802.11ah for Internet of Things and 802.11ad/af for increased speeds and ranges.
IPv6 is the next generation Internet protocol that replaces IPv4. It features a vastly larger 128-bit address space to avoid future address exhaustion. IPv6 addresses are written as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons and supports stateless autoconfiguration of hosts and other improvements over IPv4.
Openbravo WMS offers retailers a complete cloud-based solution for the efficient management of their daily warehouse and inventory operations.
An easy-to-use, mobile-enabled solution for the efficient and guided execution of tasks such as receiving, moving, picking, and inventory counts.
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The Savant WMS overview document provides details on the Savant Warehouse Management System and its modules. It summarizes that Savant utilizes industry standard tools, has an open architecture, and its modules help organizations by reducing errors, improving inventory accuracy, reducing time for physical inventories, enabling cycle counting, improving warehouse productivity, and providing EDI interfacing and reporting capabilities. The document then provides further details on each of Savant's main modules.
The Savant WMS is a warehouse management system that utilizes industry-standard tools like Microsoft technologies. It offers an open architecture and flexibility while optimizing standard platforms. Key features include reducing errors through extensive tracking, improving inventory accuracy to 98% through barcode and RF technologies, and expediting physical inventories from days to hours. The system allows for improved warehouse productivity and interfaces with EDI. It provides reporting and a client/server and SQL architecture. Modules include receiving, quality assurance, inventory, and shipping.
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Cquential WMS for Sage is a web-based warehouse management system that provides real-time visibility of warehouse operations. It helps analyze and optimize inventory, labor, equipment, and space. Using the system improves operational efficiencies, inventory control, and customer service levels. The system manages all warehouse processes from goods receipt to goods issue. It provides cost savings through improved efficiency and accuracy. Key benefits include reduced paperwork, improved accuracy, increased productivity, and higher throughputs.
The document discusses the Odoo warehouse module. It begins with an introduction to ERP systems and Odoo. The warehouse module allows businesses to manage inventory, stock locations, and day-to-day warehouse operations. It describes installing and implementing the warehouse module in Odoo, including configuring warehouses, locations, products, and processes like inventory adjustments. The module helps organize inventory, track stock movements, and trace products through the supply chain. It concludes that Odoo is a free, integrated system that can manage business processes and reduce costs, while also having limitations around customization and reporting.
The document discusses how operations engineering can optimize tilt tray sorters to help retailers address the challenges of omni-channel distribution. Through analyzing workflow and identifying bottlenecks, operations engineering can reconfigure sorter software to improve throughput and fulfillment without needing new equipment. By leveraging data modeling and simulations, operations engineering provides automated decision-making that allows the sorter and warehouse to self-optimize for maximum efficiency. Retailers can breathe new life into legacy tilt tray sorters through operations engineering instead of replacing expensive equipment.
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Chapter 16. Facility Layout Decision
After selecting a facility's location, the next major decision is to design the best physical layout for the facility. The available space needs to be assessed with workstations, equipment, storage, and other amenities need to be arranged. The goal is to create the most efficient workflow produce necessary to produce its goods or services at the highest level of quality with the lowest possible cost.
Layout planning is organizationally important not only for efficient operations, but other functions are impacted as well such as marketing which is affected by layout when clients come to the site, human resources as layout impacts people and finance as layout changes can be costly endeavors.
The layout decision can determine how efficient a facility is. In the case of the supply chain this is primarily focused in the warehousing function, in both the warehouse itself and various other areas including office and maintenance areas.
Layout should be considered in a variety of situations including when a new facility is being constructed, when there is a significant change in demand or through put volume, when a new good or service is introduced to the customer benefit package or different processes, equipment, and/or technology are installed.
The focus of layout improvements are to minimize delays in materials handling and customer movement, maintain flexibility use labor and space effectively, promote high employee morale and customer satisfaction, provide for good housekeeping and maintenance and enhance sales as appropriate in manufacturing and service facilities .
Types of Layouts
There are five primary types of workflow layouts that managers can choose from:
1. Product layout - Production line (e.g., an automobile assembly plant).
2. Process layout - Arranged in departments (e.g., hospitals, printer).
3. Hybrid layout – A combination of both product and process layouts.
4. Fixed-position layout: building a large item (e.g., airplane, cruise ship).
5. Cellular layout - Reorganizes people and machines into groups to focus on single products or product groups
We will now discuss each in some detail.
Product Layouts
Product arrangements are based on the sequence of operations that are performed during the manufacturing of a fairly standardized good or delivery of a service. Typically, work stations and equipment are located along the line of production, as with an assembly line for example. Batches of semi-finished (i.e. work in process) goods are passed to the next station in a production line.
Some examples of this type of layout include: winemaking industry, credit card processing, Subway sandwich shops, paper manufacturers, insurance policy processing, and automobile assembly lines.
Advantages of product layouts include lower work-in-process inventories, shorter processing times, less material handling, lower labor skills and relatively simple planning and contr.
This whitepaper provides a structured approach for making important distribution center design decisions. Content includes: How to develop a throughput design tool that will help you identify your optimal pick strategy and identify ROI- justified automation technology; why the distribution center design process should start with picking; and a checklist of potential solutions to consider
This document provides an introduction to warehouse setup and operations. It discusses key aspects of warehouse site selection and layout design including infrastructure requirements and transportation considerations. It also outlines common warehouse management processes such as receiving, put-away, storage, order picking and dispatch. Different types of material flows, inspections, storage systems and order picking processes are described. The goal is to provide an overview of designing and implementing an efficient warehouse to balance supply and demand.
This document discusses order picking operations in warehouses. It explains that order picking accounts for 50-55% of warehouse costs, so establishing an efficient picking process is important. Various order picking methods are described, including discrete, pick-and-pass, batch picking, zoning, and pick-to-carton. Technology options for order picking like RF scanners, voice picking, and light directed picking are also outlined. The document emphasizes that order picking must be optimized and integrated with the entire fulfillment process.
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The document discusses various distribution strategies used in supply chain management. It describes centralized and decentralized distribution control approaches. It then covers traditional distribution strategies like direct shipping, warehousing, cross-docking and provides details on how cross-docking operations work. The document also discusses other strategies like transshipment, pool distribution, hub-and-spoke models and milk-run systems. It analyzes the strategies based on factors like inventory levels, handling costs and transportation costs.
Companies need warehouses for several key reasons:
1. To consolidate supplies from multiple vendors and distribute optimized assortments to plants/customers.
2. To create transportation, inventory, and production efficiencies.
3. To pool risks and maintain high service levels.
Warehouses should be designed to maximize speed, quality, and productivity through features like shortest product distances, redundancy checks, and automation. Proper inventory management requires determining needs for cycle stock and safety stock to address demand and replenishment uncertainties. Companies must also choose optimal inventory reorder policies like fixed-quantity or variable-quantity ordering.
This document provides an overview of broadband and DSL technology. It discusses how broadband provides high-speed internet access from 256 kbps to several mbps. It then describes ADSL technology, how it works by splitting bandwidth on copper telephone lines into channels for upstream, downstream, and voice. The document outlines the various components used in broadband networks like DSLAMs, BRAS, CPE, and discusses how they connect and function. It also lists some services that can be accessed through broadband like video and audio on demand. In closing, it mentions how broadband can help bridge the digital divide and strengthen education through improved internet access.
Wi-Fi allows devices to connect to the Internet and send/receive data wirelessly within the range of a wireless access point. It provides freedom of movement and access to the Internet from various locations without wires. Common places to install Wi-Fi include airports, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping malls to cater to users such as travelers, businesspeople, students, and others with laptops. Setting up a Wi-Fi network involves devices like access points, network switches, and wireless network cards or adapters.
This document discusses the evolution of wireless technologies from 1G to the upcoming 5G. It outlines some key differences between each generation such as speed increases from 2.4 kbps for 1G up to a predicted 1 Gbps for 5G. 5G is expected to offer nearly unlimited wireless access with no limitations on connectivity. It will utilize new hardware like ultra wide band networks and smart antennas to provide features like high resolution for mobile users and bidirectional bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps for both uploading and downloading. Potential 5G applications include wearable devices, globally accessible dynamic information, and media independent handovers.
This document discusses Wi-Fi technology. It provides an overview of Wi-Fi standards and components including Wi-Fi channels, phases of operation, and security measures. The document also outlines applications and limitations of Wi-Fi as well as future developments such as 802.11ah for Internet of Things and 802.11ad/af for increased speeds and ranges.
IPv6 is the next generation Internet protocol that replaces IPv4. It features a vastly larger 128-bit address space to avoid future address exhaustion. IPv6 addresses are written as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons and supports stateless autoconfiguration of hosts and other improvements over IPv4.
Openbravo WMS offers retailers a complete cloud-based solution for the efficient management of their daily warehouse and inventory operations.
An easy-to-use, mobile-enabled solution for the efficient and guided execution of tasks such as receiving, moving, picking, and inventory counts.
Lecture_3 (1).pptx facility layout and capacitypoonam1812yadav
This document discusses facility layout and capacity planning. It defines capacity planning and describes different time horizons for capacity planning, including long term, intermediate term, and short term. It also discusses different capacity planning strategies such as capacity lead, average capacity, and capacity lag strategies. The document then covers topics such as best operating levels, economies of scale, types of facility layouts including process and product layouts, and compares the characteristics of process and product layouts.
The Savant WMS overview document provides details on the Savant Warehouse Management System and its modules. It summarizes that Savant utilizes industry standard tools, has an open architecture, and its modules help organizations by reducing errors, improving inventory accuracy, reducing time for physical inventories, enabling cycle counting, improving warehouse productivity, and providing EDI interfacing and reporting capabilities. The document then provides further details on each of Savant's main modules.
The Savant WMS is a warehouse management system that utilizes industry-standard tools like Microsoft technologies. It offers an open architecture and flexibility while optimizing standard platforms. Key features include reducing errors through extensive tracking, improving inventory accuracy to 98% through barcode and RF technologies, and expediting physical inventories from days to hours. The system allows for improved warehouse productivity and interfaces with EDI. It provides reporting and a client/server and SQL architecture. Modules include receiving, quality assurance, inventory, and shipping.
Iterature Review Cellular Manufacturing And Group Technologysandeepbags2004
The document provides a literature review on group technology and cellular manufacturing. It discusses how cellular manufacturing aims to minimize waste by arranging machinery and workers into cells to facilitate smooth product flow without waiting. The review examines case studies that found cellular manufacturing improved manufacturing time, inventory levels, quality and delivery performance. It also discusses challenges in implementing cellular manufacturing and the importance of scheduling to realize its full benefits. Future research opportunities are identified in integrating lean techniques with constraint-based scheduling models.
Cquential WMS for Sage is a web-based warehouse management system that provides real-time visibility of warehouse operations. It helps analyze and optimize inventory, labor, equipment, and space. Using the system improves operational efficiencies, inventory control, and customer service levels. The system manages all warehouse processes from goods receipt to goods issue. It provides cost savings through improved efficiency and accuracy. Key benefits include reduced paperwork, improved accuracy, increased productivity, and higher throughputs.
The document discusses the Odoo warehouse module. It begins with an introduction to ERP systems and Odoo. The warehouse module allows businesses to manage inventory, stock locations, and day-to-day warehouse operations. It describes installing and implementing the warehouse module in Odoo, including configuring warehouses, locations, products, and processes like inventory adjustments. The module helps organize inventory, track stock movements, and trace products through the supply chain. It concludes that Odoo is a free, integrated system that can manage business processes and reduce costs, while also having limitations around customization and reporting.
The document discusses how operations engineering can optimize tilt tray sorters to help retailers address the challenges of omni-channel distribution. Through analyzing workflow and identifying bottlenecks, operations engineering can reconfigure sorter software to improve throughput and fulfillment without needing new equipment. By leveraging data modeling and simulations, operations engineering provides automated decision-making that allows the sorter and warehouse to self-optimize for maximum efficiency. Retailers can breathe new life into legacy tilt tray sorters through operations engineering instead of replacing expensive equipment.
Chapter 16. Facility Layout DecisionAfter selecting a facility.docxrobert345678
Chapter 16. Facility Layout Decision
After selecting a facility's location, the next major decision is to design the best physical layout for the facility. The available space needs to be assessed with workstations, equipment, storage, and other amenities need to be arranged. The goal is to create the most efficient workflow produce necessary to produce its goods or services at the highest level of quality with the lowest possible cost.
Layout planning is organizationally important not only for efficient operations, but other functions are impacted as well such as marketing which is affected by layout when clients come to the site, human resources as layout impacts people and finance as layout changes can be costly endeavors.
The layout decision can determine how efficient a facility is. In the case of the supply chain this is primarily focused in the warehousing function, in both the warehouse itself and various other areas including office and maintenance areas.
Layout should be considered in a variety of situations including when a new facility is being constructed, when there is a significant change in demand or through put volume, when a new good or service is introduced to the customer benefit package or different processes, equipment, and/or technology are installed.
The focus of layout improvements are to minimize delays in materials handling and customer movement, maintain flexibility use labor and space effectively, promote high employee morale and customer satisfaction, provide for good housekeeping and maintenance and enhance sales as appropriate in manufacturing and service facilities .
Types of Layouts
There are five primary types of workflow layouts that managers can choose from:
1. Product layout - Production line (e.g., an automobile assembly plant).
2. Process layout - Arranged in departments (e.g., hospitals, printer).
3. Hybrid layout – A combination of both product and process layouts.
4. Fixed-position layout: building a large item (e.g., airplane, cruise ship).
5. Cellular layout - Reorganizes people and machines into groups to focus on single products or product groups
We will now discuss each in some detail.
Product Layouts
Product arrangements are based on the sequence of operations that are performed during the manufacturing of a fairly standardized good or delivery of a service. Typically, work stations and equipment are located along the line of production, as with an assembly line for example. Batches of semi-finished (i.e. work in process) goods are passed to the next station in a production line.
Some examples of this type of layout include: winemaking industry, credit card processing, Subway sandwich shops, paper manufacturers, insurance policy processing, and automobile assembly lines.
Advantages of product layouts include lower work-in-process inventories, shorter processing times, less material handling, lower labor skills and relatively simple planning and contr.
This whitepaper provides a structured approach for making important distribution center design decisions. Content includes: How to develop a throughput design tool that will help you identify your optimal pick strategy and identify ROI- justified automation technology; why the distribution center design process should start with picking; and a checklist of potential solutions to consider
This document provides an introduction to warehouse setup and operations. It discusses key aspects of warehouse site selection and layout design including infrastructure requirements and transportation considerations. It also outlines common warehouse management processes such as receiving, put-away, storage, order picking and dispatch. Different types of material flows, inspections, storage systems and order picking processes are described. The goal is to provide an overview of designing and implementing an efficient warehouse to balance supply and demand.
This document discusses order picking operations in warehouses. It explains that order picking accounts for 50-55% of warehouse costs, so establishing an efficient picking process is important. Various order picking methods are described, including discrete, pick-and-pass, batch picking, zoning, and pick-to-carton. Technology options for order picking like RF scanners, voice picking, and light directed picking are also outlined. The document emphasizes that order picking must be optimized and integrated with the entire fulfillment process.
HSM - Vocollect Solution Workflow Brochure UK_A4_v2Dinica Mihai
Vocollect voice solutions provide voice-enabled workflows that can improve worker productivity in distribution centers by 10-25%. The solutions allow workers to use voice commands instead of screens, freeing up their hands to work more efficiently. Companies see improved accuracy and a typical payback period of 9-12 months on their investment. Vocollect solutions have become popular for tasks like case picking, piece picking, receiving, put-away, cross-docking, and internet order fulfillment.
The document discusses various distribution strategies used in supply chain management. It describes centralized and decentralized distribution control approaches. It then covers traditional distribution strategies like direct shipping, warehousing, cross-docking and provides details on how cross-docking operations work. The document also discusses other strategies like transshipment, pool distribution, hub-and-spoke models and milk-run systems. It analyzes the strategies based on factors like inventory levels, handling costs and transportation costs.
Companies need warehouses for several key reasons:
1. To consolidate supplies from multiple vendors and distribute optimized assortments to plants/customers.
2. To create transportation, inventory, and production efficiencies.
3. To pool risks and maintain high service levels.
Warehouses should be designed to maximize speed, quality, and productivity through features like shortest product distances, redundancy checks, and automation. Proper inventory management requires determining needs for cycle stock and safety stock to address demand and replenishment uncertainties. Companies must also choose optimal inventory reorder policies like fixed-quantity or variable-quantity ordering.
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This document discusses different types of warehouses and their functions. It describes consolidation warehouses, break bulk warehouses, and processing/postponement warehouses. It also covers topics like stockpiling, warehouse operating principles including design criteria, handling technology and storage plans, and alternative warehouse strategies including private, public and contract warehouses.
This document discusses different types of warehouses and their functions. It describes consolidation warehouses, break bulk warehouses, and processing/postponement warehouses. It also covers topics like stockpiling, warehouse operating principles including design criteria, handling technology and storage plans, and alternative warehouse strategies including private, public and contract warehouses.
A warehouse is a facility for storing goods and materials until they are needed. Warehouses track inventory as it arrives and is dispatched. There are different types of warehouses including public, private, and government warehouses. Warehouse management involves receiving and organizing inventory, scheduling labor, and fulfilling orders. An effective warehouse management system optimizes these processes to increase productivity and reduce costs. Key warehouse processes include receiving incoming inventory, storing inventory, and outbound order fulfillment and shipping. Location, costs, inventory tracking, and safety are important factors to consider for effective warehouse management.
NetSuite Advanced Inventory provides capabilities to optimize inventory management for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors such as tight control over inventory levels across multiple locations, demand-based replenishment, lot and bin tracking, serialized inventory, matrix items, and landed cost calculations. It integrates with UPS, FedEx and USPS for shipping and tracking and allows for pick, pack and shipping workflows.
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Pros and-cons-of-put-walls white-paper
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WHITE PAPER
THE PROS AND CONS OF PUT WALLS
HOW TO DETERMINE IF A PUT WALL SYSTEM IS RIGHT FOR YOUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER
2. INTRODUCTION
The ever-increasing number of online orders
and heightened customer expectations has
led to the order fulfillment process becoming
increasingly accelerated and complicated. When
it costs nearly six times more to gain a new
customer than to retain a current one, retailers
cannot afford a misstep in the order fulfillment
process. Additionally, rapid stock keeping unit
(SKU) proliferation has led to diversification
in order and product profiles. Challenges in
managing aggressive delivery timelines and
SKU proliferation have companies scrambling
to find effective and flexible solutions that can
keep up with the ever-changing landscape of
order fulfillment. One of these solutions, Put
Walls, has become an important element in
many retailers’ order fulfillment strategies in an
effort to reduce errors, increase efficiency and
speed up order fulfillment time.
WHAT IS A PUT WALL?
Put Wall systems are an integral component
of the goods-to-person (GTP) order fulfillment
methodology. Put Walls act as a centralized,
but flexible, repository for picked goods, order
consolidation and order packing.
To summarize, Put Walls are comprised of
static or mobile walls of shelving which are
subdivided into a series of cubby holes or
bins. Each cubby hole typically represents a
specific order or part of a specific order. These
bin locations are accessible from both the
front and the rear of the shelving wall and
are positioned to maximize ergonomics. The
number and size of the bin locations in a Put
Wall can vary based on order size, the quantity
of orders to be processed, the number of
available associates and the overall footprint
of the Put Wall. Often, Put Walls will also have
adjoining workstations where associates can
process work for their assigned area.
The Basics of the Put Process
In actual practice, items are picked from
forward pick locations, placed into totes
and delivered to the Put Walls where “Put
associates” scan inbound pick totes to confirm
that the tote has been correctly routed to the
correct Put Wall, and then, initiate the “put
process.” Put Wall associates will then remove
a picked item from the inbound tote and scan it
to determine its destination within the Put Wall.
Put Walls have become an important element
in many retailers’ order fulfillment strategies
in an effort to reduce errors, increase efficiency
and speed up order fulfillment time.
DUE TO THE PUT
WALL’S INHERENT
ABILITY TO FULFILL
MULTIPLE ORDERS
SIMULTANEOUSLY,
COMPANIES
CAN INTRODUCE
ALTERNATIVE
PICKING PROCESSES,
SUCH AS BATCH
PICKING, THAT
ARE NOT SUITABLE
IN TRADITIONAL,
DISCRETE ORDER
FULFILLMENT
ENVIRONMENTS.
3. Typically, a Warehouse Control System (WCS) or Warehouse
Execution System (WES) manages the put process by directing
associates to the correct bin location in which to put the picked
item by way of voice-directed instructions (Put to Voice System),
and/or indicator light modules affixed to each of the cubby holes
(Put to Light System).
Items are then placed into the correct locations from the front
of the Put Wall, and the Put is verified via voice confirmation or
physical interaction with the cubby’s Put to Light module. Put
Wall associates will then proceed to the next picked item and
repeat the Put process. Depending on the Put Wall operation
and configuration, picked totes can either be fully decremented
during the Put process or can be routed to another Put Wall for
additional Puts. Once a given pick tote has been exhausted, Put
Wall associates can then proceed to the next inbound tote.
Once all of the required items for an order have been put into
the corresponding cubby, associates stationed at the rear of
the Put Wall will be notified that a completed order is ready for
processing. Associates will then remove all of the product from
the bin location onto their workstation and verify that they pulled
the order from the cubby via voice confirmation or physical
interaction with the bin location’s rear Put to Light module. This
verification will enable the now empty bin location to be assigned
to a new order.
Once pulled from the cubby, associates will select an
appropriately sized carton for packing the order and complete
any required order finishing processes. These processes can
include value-added functions (VAS), auditing, dunnage, carton
sealing and manifesting. Cartons can have labels applied either
manually at the workstations or automatically by conveying order
cartons through an automated “label print and apply” station
(LPA) for shipment.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS OF PUT WALL SYSTEMS
Batch Picking to Put Wall
Batch picking centers around the concept of instructing picking
associates to select all of a given wave’s required picks for a
single SKU simultaneously. In batch picking environments, only
a single visit per forward pick location is usually required per
SKU per wave. The considerable productivity gains realized by
only visiting a forward pick location once during a wave has
resulted in significant adoption of batch picking in many order
fulfillment environments.
As batch picks are collectively picked, they are placed and married
to a uniquely assigned tote that will allow for transport from the
forward pick location. These completed pick totes can then be
delivered to the Put Wall, either manually via cart or truck, or
automatically via powered conveyor. In automated storage and
retrieval system (AS/RS) environments, SKU containers requiring
picks are automatically retrieved and conveyed to the Put Wall.
Because batch picking inevitably results in a consolidated
quantity of picks, the correct sortation and placement of that
batch picked product into specific order locations is still required.
The Put Wall serves as the central location for all picked item
sortation and order assembly. As mentioned previously, once
at the Put Wall, associates are typically directed via voice and/
or light systems to put the appropriate product and the correct
quantities of that product into the cubbies corresponding to the
order being fulfilled.
Due to the Put Wall’s inherent ability to fulfill multiple orders
simultaneously, companies can introduce alternative picking
processes, such as batch picking, that are not suitable in
traditional, discrete order fulfillment environments. The ability to
combine these alternative picking methodologies with Put Walls
can greatly increase realized pick rates, reduce labor requirements
4. and improve order fill times, making it ideal for direct-to-
consumer and e-commerce order fulfillment applications.
Order Consolidation/Aggregation
Order consolidation or order aggregation refers to the process
of assembling orders picked from multiple areas within a
distribution center (DC) and consolidating those disparate picks
at a single, centralized location. Order consolidation is useful in
environments where inventory is spread across large areas or has
special handling characteristics due to product being flammable,
combustible or hazardous, requiring specialized security
measures or material handling (non-conveyables).
Put Walls are exceptionally effective in functioning as a central
repository for order aggregation. In this application, items picked
from different areas within the DC in either discrete or cluster
fashion arrive at the Put Wall for order aggregation. Picked
product is married to a bin location assigned to a particular order
and is put into the bin. The arrival sequence of the various picks
is not important since Put Walls allow for picked product to be
queued in the bin locations until all of the remaining picks arrive.
Utilizing Put Walls for order consolidation effectively enables
multiple people to work on fulfilling an order simultaneously
and provides an effective order queuing and order building
repository point.
ADVANTAGES OF PUT WALL SYSTEMS
Scalable, Moveable and Flexible
Put Walls can grow or shrink depending on current distribution
center needs. During the peak season, the number of Put Walls
can be expanded to meet the current throughput requirements.
Scaling up the number of Put Walls can be accomplished quickly
and with little to no disruption to ongoing operations. In times
of lower production, the number of Put Walls can easily be
reduced to recapture valuable floor space for other processes
and operational needs.
In addition to scalability, Put Walls can be highly mobile. Put
Walls can be placed on casters allowing for easy relocation
and repositioning within a distribution center. The ease in
scaling and relocating Put Walls offers tremendous flexibility in
modifying order fulfillment operations to cater to current needs
and throughput requirements.
Improved Productivity and Ergonomics
Put Walls can also drive greater associate productivity.
Because Put Wall associates are more stationary, there is
considerably less time wasted on unnecessary movement and
travel, and more time spent on order fulfillment activities. In
addition, the design of the Put Wall and adjoining workstation
minimizes and optimizes process movement, which lends to a
more ergonomic workspace.
Businesses with significant space
constraints can often benefit from the
incorporation and utilization of Put Walls
in their order fulfillment operation.
5. Increased Order Accuracy
Two factors drive increased order accuracy when utilizing Put
Walls: (1) all items are scanned during the put process, which
effectively acts as a 100 percent quality control function; and
(2) the inclusion of software-driven voice and light-directed
technologies integrated into a Put system ensures that the
associates’ work is being directed in an accurate and automated
manner and that personal, subjective decision making is largely
eliminated, thereby reducing errors.
Optimal Space Utilization
When implemented correctly, Put Walls offer excellent physical
density. The design and orientation of Put Walls offers
unmatched cubic foot utilization for manual order staging.
Businesses with significant space constraints can often benefit
from the incorporation and utilization of Put Walls in their order
fulfillment operation.
POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS OF PUT WALL SYSTEMS
May Not Be Appropriate for All Businesses
Put Wall systems can be very beneficial for order fulfillment
operations with predominantly multi-line, piece pick orders.
Operations with orders that are primarily comprised of single
lines, full case or pallet quantities will not realize the same
significant productivity and efficiency gains through the use of
Put Walls.
Increased Labor Requirements
Put Walls can be highly productive, but this increase in
productivity may require additional labor to implement. Unlike
traditional pick methodologies, which utilize pickers and packers,
Put Walls typically require pickers, packers, and “putters.” The
labor costs of including these Put associates in the operation
may temper some of the realized production gains.
The Potential for Operational Bottlenecks and Inefficient
Use of Warehouse Space
In stationary Put Wall environments, the total number of
Put Wall bin compartments can dictate the maximum order
throughput. For businesses affected by extreme seasonality and
dramatic order volume peaks, fixed Put Walls may become a
production bottleneck.
Conversely, in times with very low order volume, much of a
stationary Put Wall system may be under-utilized, wasting
valuable distribution center square footage.
Incorrectly designed and implemented Put Wall systems can
limit productivity or waste precious facility space. Correctly
sizing a Put Wall system requires detailed data analysis and
experienced facility design professionals.
Capital Requirements
Considerable capital investment is usually required for
implementing a Put Wall system. While the actual physical
storage media in a Put Wall is relatively inexpensive, the capital
spend for software, voice and light direction hardware, data
collection devices and tote/carton routing automation can be
significant. Careful financial analyses must be performed to
determine the economic feasibility of a Put Wall system.
CONCLUSION
Put Walls can be extremely useful in the right operations. Their
scalability allows for companies to utilize them in different ways
throughout the year depending on the throughput demand
level. Ancillary technologies such as pick to voice, pick to light,
and AS/RS can be used in conjunction with the Put Walls to
add increased productivity and provide significant ROI. Careful
data analysis is always required to determine the suitability
of Put Walls in a distribution environment, which is why many
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businesses choose to partner with a proven expert to help in
identifying how their order fulfillment operations can benefit
from the implementation of a Put Wall system.
Put Wall systems provide many key benefits for warehousing
and distribution operations:
• High order throughout capacities
• Scalable and reconfigurable as business needs evolve
• 100 percent order auditing
• Ergonomic design, which improves associate productivity
while reducing workplace injuries
• Excellent order density resulting in optimal space utilization
WHY ENVISTA?
enVista’s engineers have developed comprehensive tools for
developing efficient, state-of-the-art distribution centers. Our
flexible, proprietary facility modeling solution in combination
with the use of simulation is used in multiple verticals including:
business-to-business (B2B), direct-to-consumer (D2C) and retail.
Our mechanical, systems and industrial engineering teams
analyze your DC operations and develop process improvements
to support your long-term business goals. Materials handling
equipment recommendations serve as just one design
component supporting a broader supply chain strategy. We
understand it is the synchronization between the physical flow
of inventory through your distribution center combined with the
right balance of technology (WMS and WCS).
We select the most qualified and cost-effective equipment
providers and construction contractors, based on your
specifications, to ensure long-term savings benefits. enVista is
your single point of contact, from design to build.
The end result is a balanced, efficient DC design that meets your
organization’s individual requirements. enVista’s facility design
team enables:
• One point of contact from design through implementation.
• Lower total cost of ownership with direct equipment pricing.
• Seamless integration (equipment, WCS and WMS).
• Shorter project timelines.