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Solutions for Slow Movers – IFDA 2011 Distribution Solutions Conference

Learn about the options available for handling slow movers, including a case for automation.

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ROFDA 2011 Benchmarking Survey Results: Growth, Velocity and Travel

Once again KOM presents ROFDA members with the 4th annual productivity survey results. One of the key benefits of the benchmark survey is that results help participants evaluate operational performance of warehouse facilities.

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LMS 2011: Store Friendly Deliveries

Learn how to minimize total supply chain costs through the implementation of a store friendly distribution strategy.

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2011 Supply Chain Conference: Handling Slow Velocity Products in the Supply Chain Effectively

As part of the 2011 Supply Chain Conference this presentation supported the panel discussion on the topic of handling slow movers.

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ROFDA 2010 Benchmarking Survey Results – 3 Year Comparative Analysis

With over 27 years of experience benchmarking hundreds of distribution facilities KOM International presents ROFDA members with the 2010 productivity survey results along with a 3 year trend analysis. A key benefit of the benchmark survey results is that results help participants evaluate operational performance of warehouse facilities - where you excel and where to improve.

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Consider These Cost Saving Opportunities – Retalix Synergy 2009 Customer Conference

At the 2009 Retalix Synergy Symposium, and in service to KOM’s objective to provide valuable expertise Keith Swiednicki and Mike MacRae shared case examples of practical, realistic warehousing, distribution network, logistics, or supply chain solutions implemented to optimize operational efficiency. Within the context of these high level briefings an overview of operational, tactical and strategic cost saving opportunities is also provided.

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Supply Chain Discussion – ITESM Santa Fé, Mexico, 2009

A gathering of distribution executives and students at the ITESM in Mexico received Mike MacRae’s presentation on common factors that affect DC performance, trends in automation, sustainability and LEED as part of their supply chain discussion forum.

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Achieving Success with Freight Bids - PMAC Annual Conference

The Purchasing Managers Association of Canada (PMAC) National Conference is Canada’s premier event for supply chain management professionals – and the largest of its kind. Dan Goodwill of KOM, and Vic Springer of SP Newsprint presented to more than 500 of the country’s top procurement and supply chain management decision-makers

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ROFDA 2009 Benchmarking Results - How do u rate?
Common factors that affect DC performance

In service to the objective of providing ROFDA members with benchmarks to evaluate their operational performance in comparison to other industry champions, a high level view of the results of the 2^nd annual ROFDA Productivity Benchmarking Survey by KOM International are presented. Within the context of this high level briefing an overview of operational, tactical and strategic cost saving opportunities is also provided.

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Top of Mind, Automation And Mixed Bag of Cost Saving Opportunities

This presentation was delivered to a private symposium of distribution executives from a select group of industry champions in grocery retail, wholesale and food manufacturing. It provides an overview in response to some of their top concerns and questions of the day.

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ROFDA 2008 Benchmarking Results - Understanding Benchmarking: Turning Metrics into Money

For nearly 50 years KOM International has been evaluating food and grocery operators’ operational performance in comparison with other industry champions. This presentation provides a high level overview of the results of the first ROFDA Benchmarking Report to the membership at the 2008 Spring Conference.

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Advanced WMS Systems
The Next Steps

This presentation provides an overview of WMS Technology today and examines major WMS capability issues in the next 3-5 years including: real time tracking requirements; productivity improvement modules; slot maintenance module; and RFID developments.

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Voice Technology in the Distribution Center
A Better Way to Achieve Accuracy

Learn how speech technology works in the distribution center, what operations are most suited for this technology, and the benefits that can be realized. Included are case examples, a review of major vendors, and examples of how voice technology integrates with existing systems such as a WMS.

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Understanding Warehouse
Management Systems and Automation

This presentation, offered by a neutral third party, provides tips on how to manage the WMS selection process and insights on what a WMS can and cannot do. It outlines the factors a distributor must consider when justifying a WMS installation along with answers to a number of important questions on the topic.

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Paperless Picking Showdown RF Scanning vs. Pick to Light vs. Voice Technology

This showdown between the 3 paperless picking technologies listed above includes a detailed review of: CapEx Requirements; Accuracy; and Productivity.

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Performance Management Techniques in the Distribution Center

Through the use of case examples this presentation outlines how to successfully apply the techniques of teams, work management and incentives in the distribution center.

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Distribution Operations – How Do You Rate?

This presentation provides an overview of the opportunities to lower operating expenses and provides the 'how to' for solving warehouse challenges with minimal capital investment.

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What Every Distribution Executive Should Know About Facility Design

This presentation examines supply chain evolution and its impacts on distribution center design including conventional, mechanized, automated, and flow-through facilities.

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How the World’s Most Effective Logistics Companies Improve Operations and Reduce Costs

With the use of specific examples to demonstrate the concepts, this presentation provides an overview of the opportunities to lower operating expenses and provides the 'how to' for solving warehouse challenges with minimal capital investment.

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Distribution Center Evaluation, Reengineering and Greenfield Design: The Key to Productivity

This presentation demonstrated how the key to productivity lies in attention to and continuous management of basic operation principles through the use of 3 case studies involving Greenfield design.

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How Leading Distributors Invest in Logistics to Lower Costs and Improve Service Levels

This presentation outlines how logistics leaders prioritize their logistics investments in people, assets, technology, and measurement systems. Included is a detailed case study of how one leading distributor significantly reduced warehouse costs.

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Ten Lessons Learned: How to Buy Supply Chain Software

An overview of the top 10 most common mistakes firms make when buying software with key insights to protecting your supply chain software investments. Also included is a WMS market overview.

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Prioritizing Your Most Important Investments

This presentation provides a roadmap to best-practice in the Health Care supply chain by reviewing how leading companies prioritize internal investments. Further discussion focuses on key performance indicators and characteristics of leading logistics firms.

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Cross Docking
"The Virtual Warehouse"

This presentation takes a close look at the concept that the dock is where the success or failure of distribution operations will be determined. An overview of cross-docking techniques is examined including: direct transfer; reverse line pick; flowthrough; and pick on receipt among others.

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Store Friendly Deliveries: Minimizing Total Supply Chain Costs

An examination of how to minimize total supply chain costs through the implementation of a store friendly distribution strategy.

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