In this engaging talk, Norm Sains, a partner and managing director at St. Ange Company with a focus on supply chain engineering, shares insights on warehouse efficiency. He reveals that 80% of U.S. warehouses still rely on manual processes, emphasizing effective strategies beyond automation. Norm discusses optimizing receiving and put-away processes, maximizing labor savings through better slotting techniques, and the importance of ergonomics in packing. He also highlights innovative approaches to task interleaving, replenishment, and storage density, advocating for smart, cost-effective improvements.
