Roundup: Catalog Fulfillment and Operations

Given that labor invariably is the highest cost in fulfillment operations, the obvious starting point in any cost-reduction strategy is to invest in higher productivity. Following are examples of relatively low-cost, process-improvement initiatives that can produce significant labor savings:

1. Place in-line taping and dunnage stations in your distribution center’s (DC) packing area to reduce the time each packer has to spend on an order.