The "Replacement" strategy involves simple upgrading of equipment
and computer performance, but does not represent effective investment beyond
maintaining current conditions. As competitiveness between companies grows,
evolutionary
"reform" in distribution is called for.
Gradually Increasing Distribution Cost
- Support for changes in a variety of packaging modes
- Support for same-day shipment
- Support for partial shipments
- Support for rush shipments
- Support for requests for packaging with pricing affixed
- Support for small-lot shipment
The "Reform" Alternative
Optimization of the distribution system reduces annual costs, and raises service
levels.
- Rethinking Distribution Systems
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- Increased storage efficiency
- Increased work speed
- Support for user needs
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- Adopting Innovative Functions
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- Work orders per optimized schedules
- Freshness control
- Traceability
- Use of bar coding
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