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KOM Klinic 2011 The 28th annual KOM Klinic a Forum for Distribution Executives in Dialogue was held June 15-17, 2011 in Montreal, Canada. Presentations Below you will find a list of the KOM Klinic 2011 presentations. KOM International Opening Address (PDF 955 Kb) The Top 5 Initiatives for Process Improvement and Productivity for the Delhaize Network of Facilities (PDF 737 Kb) In early 2010 Delhaize Group reorganized its US operations to bring all support functions for Food Lion, Harveys, Reid’s, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Hannaford, and Sweetbay under the purview of the company’s US division Delhaize America, while preserving the distinct formats and business strategies of each chain. With the objective of streamlining operations to create a stronger more efficient company, Mike presents the top 5 initiatives for process improvement and productivity for the Delhaize network of facilities currently underway. Price Chopper’s Slotting Re-Set and Results Achieved (PDF 1.02 Mb) As the company nears its 80th year in operation, Golub Corporation Price Chopper Supermarkets is as dedicated to innovation and consumer focus as ever it was. In order to support its rapidly expanding retail network and recent innovations best-in-class distribution operations are a must. Dave shares the challenges faced, lessons learned, and results achieved by him and the rest of the distribution team in the recent slotting re-set undertaken. Retooling the Ice Cream Supply Chain at Nestlé Canada – Part II (PDF 368 Kb) At KOM Klinic 2010 Mike Owens provided participants with an overview of the process underway at Nestlé Canada since 2007 to find the best solution to address issues of factory/network capacity, customer driven supply chain initiatives, and extreme seasonality in a highly promoted category. In Part II of this network transformation story, Greig takes us through the unique approach taken to move quickly into operations as they transition the company’s 5 largest DCs with minimal business disruption. Greig provides candid input on the challenges overcome and lessons learned. Applied Automation in a Wholesale Environment (PDF 2.14 Mb) Craig provides an automation value and impact summary that includes a video of the automated application in place at the AFS Distribution Center. Craig’s accompanying presentation offers participants an insightful overview of both the operational features and financial implications of this automated option in use in their facility. Moderated Discussion Session (PDF 319 Kb) Ron will put forward the topics for this moderated discussion session, set the ground rules, and call upon the six Discussion Leaders who will ask each Klinic participant to join a pre-assigned discussion group. Their role is to facilitate a lively discussion with input from you and your fellow participants. Dock Congestion: Whose Problem is it Anyway? (PDF 1.0 Mb) It may be hard to believe that most companies struggle with chronic dock congestion problems of their own making. With his presentation Pat shares how ‘best-in-class’ operators hold to steady productivity rates consistently throughout an 8 hour shift by balancing their inbound load flow. This allows these industry champions to achieve the regulated efficiency of an assembly line, rather than the bull whip effect on productivity seen for operators with a habitually congested dock. 2011 Productivity Benchmark Report (PDF 1.11 Mb) Each year KOM International undertakes a Benchmark Survey for its clients in conjunction with KOM Klinic, and provides a report and commentary on the general survey results. Trends in Distribution for 2011 and Beyond (PDF 13.56 Mb) On average, companies’ revenues are once more beginning to grow year-over-year. When compared to the third quarter of 2010, MDM/Baird survey respondents’ sales increased 6% percent making conditions ripe to take market share in 2011. At the same time, ‘channel choke’ is creating problems for some distributors. As demand continues to improve spikes create product shortages, combined with trends impacting distributor planning such as: growing focus on profitability, not sales volume; shifting definitions of value by customers; more attention paid to employee recruitment and retention; an international approach to doing business; increasing interest in online tools; and the return of consolidation. Along with this the ‘disrupters’ or forces driving consumer changes in 2011 and beyond include: crowdsourced shopping; Boomers… again; mancessories; and new ways to get green. Oxxo’s Distribution Network Model – Part II (PDF 1.41 Mb) In 2007 Carlos’ predecessor Jesús Pompa shared the story of how Oxxo’s distribution network model was developed and implemented, along with the reasons why it has allowed them to improve the service level to their convenience stores. Today Oxxo’s aggressive expansion approach continues at the rate of 1,200 new stores per year. Carlos shares the challenges and lessons of developing the company’s distribution network at break-neck speed. Lessons Learned Managing the Warehouse Re-Slot (PDF 805 Kb) Randy reveals the ‘top 5 things to do and not-to-do’ when undertaking a re-slot of your warehouse. Agar Supply’s unique culture led to some interesting results and future opportunities that Randy shares with fellow participants, in regard to expectations and realities of the lift in productivity the facility re-slot brought to his operation. In addition, Randy provides perspective on some key differences between tackling a re-slot of the Freezer versus Dry warehouse. A Quick Tour of the Sobeys Automated Facility in Vaughn Brad provides a high level tour of the Witron system implemented by Sobeys in the company’s new automated facility in Vaughn, Ontario. He shares some insights on the lessons learned and an overview of the implementation process. The World Class WMS Project – Five Core Elements (PDF 2.27 Mb) This presentation will expose the hidden elements in achieving world-class results from a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and will discuss the dynamic interplay between those elements in a WMS project process. These elements have been clarified over years of WMS implementations, and when used will lead to optimizing return on investment (ROI) on the purchase and implementation of a WMS, and revitalize the performance of your existing WMS system, today. |