Charles Fallon

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Distribution Network Design

August 10, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

Without stepping back to look at your entire supply chain, it’s easy to let it slip out of control, leak money and handicap your market position....

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Warehouse Slotting – A fundamental organizing principal in a DC

July 27, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

Re-engineering a pick line to optimize warehouse slotting has far-reaching effects on labor productivity and quality. While it may be tedious to...

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Finding Hidden Warehouse Capacity

July 21, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

Warehouse storage capacity constraints can arise for a variety of reasons. LIDD’s supply chain expert Charles Fallon shares how he helped a client...

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Conserving Capital in a Clever Warehouse Design

July 14, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

When it’s time to revamp your operation, how do you figure out the right warehouse design plan? In this case study from a LIDD client, Charles...

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3 Most Common Pitfalls of a WMS Implementation Process

June 27, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

Selecting and implementation a warehouse management system is a complex project. From LIDD’s years of experience helping companies choose and install...

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Four Key WMS Elements That Need Continuous Maintenance

June 06, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

You shouldn’t just install a WMS and expect that it will function without oversight. Your WMS is a complex system that requires regular maintenance....

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What can go wrong when investing in supply chain infrastructure?

Supply Chain Infrastructure consists of:

  • Facilities required to process, manufacture, store and distribute products
  • Equipment required to process,...
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The Real Cost of a WMS Implementation

Warehouse Management Systems are necessary components of supply chain infrastructure in the 21st century. Whether you are in the market for the first...

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Why Understanding Capacity is Fundamental to Warehouse Design

April 12, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

Few concepts are more fundamental to warehouse design than understanding a facility’s capacity. But capacity is more than just a distribution...

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Three Dimensions of Warehouse Capacity

April 11, 2017 BY Charles Fallon

When trying to figure out how tall, wide and deep a warehouse should be, you need to address three key considerations

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