Supply Chain Best Practices for DC Management
The ABCs of DCs
“Distribution Center Management: A Best Practices Overview”
A White Paper by the University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
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What's Inside
“The incredible scope of DC management clearly requires the best and brightest personnel.” ”
Distribution center (DC) management is a demanding, logistical role that requires balancing cost reduction with maintaining and improving customer responsiveness. DC management done well requires top talent and vital preparation and strategies. This white paper highlights critical supply chain best practices for managing DCs efficiently and effectively. The recommendations span various DC management topics, from highly automated to manual operations, and underscore the need for continuous improvement, advanced technology, and skilled personnel.
Based on data from supply chain audits, third-party logistics (3PL) professionals, and industry experts, this report highlights eleven key themes essential to effective DC management. These themes include receiving, order fulfillment, lean warehousing, cross-docking, metrics, safety, sustainability, and people management.
Tomorrow’s DC leaders, logistical managers, and supply chain professionals will need strong innovation, technical, and human resource skills to meet the increasing complexities of modern logistics. Finding and retaining talented individuals will be challenging yet crucial for future success in this evolving landscape.
Download this white paper to explore:
- • Eleven essential themes for distribution center management excellence
• Important insights and information for DC management
• Supply chain best practices for managing DCs
• Helpful DC management matrixes, recommendations, visuals, and processes
For more in-depth, industry-focused white papers from the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, visit this web page. Recent papers produced by the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, an initiative of GSCI, engage industry experts and UT faculty to explore and report on advanced concepts in supply chain management and innovation, including supply chain agility, last-mile and reverse logistics, and more.
Who This White Paper is Primarily For:Supply Chain Managers, Supply Chain Planners, Corporate CEOs, Supply Chain Professionals, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Chief Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Leaders, and Supply Chain Students.
