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| April, 2008 |
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| Long
Grove , Illinois . . .
TZA Consulting, a leader in helping companies optimize their warehouse and distribution
operations, has introduced a cost-effective slotting solution comprised of software
and engineering components. |
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The new TZA offering is a complete solution
coupled with software and engineering, providing customers
with increased capacity and throughput of existing facilities,
maximum material flow and use of space, increased productivity,
and enhanced quality on a consistent and repeatable basis. “The
biggest obstacle for slotting solutions is the entry
point and then the return on investment,” says
TZA Senior Vice President Paul Schweet. “The TZA
slotting solution eradicates those issues and makes it
very easy to cost justify, enabling our customers to
realize the benefits.” |
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The new solution utilizes a unique cost-based evaluation
model to calculate tradeoffs between square footage,
replenishment costs, and picking productivity. It also
incorporates an AutoCad 3-dimensional graphic rendering
capability for clear visual representation of SKU movement
within a facility, and enables the easy evaluation of
alternative options and scenarios during planning and
design phases of an operation. As a result, the customer
benefits from the application of sound engineering practices
to the slotting process |
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“To assure the success of any slotting initiative, upfront engineering
is critical,” says Schweet. “TZA applies over 25 years of slotting
program experience to define each individual company’s variable needs and
business rules in order to achieve optimal results at the end of the day.” |
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Slotting delivers value by achieving
consistent, repeatable results across a network of multiple
facilities and by making re-slotting much less labor-intensive.
An effective program can result in 6-10% improvement
in affected areas, as well as an overall facility increase
in throughput capacity because of a better leveraging
of assets.
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| “The ideal candidate for this solution,” states Schweet, “is
a company with an SKU count that exceeds 5,000, managing multiple
facilities with multiple pick zones and methodologies. It is particularly
valuable for companies with seasonal inventories or that implement
promotional programs throughout the year that affect inventory volumes.” |
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| TZA’s slotting methodology can be applied as a constrained
analysis of an existing facility, or as an unconstrained analysis
of a new operation during the planning and design phase. TZA offers
a rapid deployment, in most cases rolling out a new project in 3
to 5 weeks. |
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For more information, contact Paul Schweet, Senior
Vice President, at 847-540-6543 or at pschweet@tzaconsulting.com.
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About Tom Zosel Associates, LTD. -
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tom Zosel Associates
(TZA) is a best practices logistics consulting company.
Core competencies include strategic planning, facility
design and material handling engineering, productivity
improvement programs, training, transportation system
design and logistics software solutions, including labor
management software and warehouse management systems.
TZA’s critical advantage is its hands-on operational
expertise, which allows it to create and implement innovative
solutions for even the most complex distribution challenges.
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