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The iconic retailer has revamped its inventory practices to support a multi-channel selling strategy. The result: less overstock of seasonal inventory, more of the products its customers buy all year long, and a reduction in warehousing costs.
Planning a material handling system is not about what equipment to install—not at first. It's about starting with a clear understanding of what the system should do when it's up and running.
ASICS America's single distribution center couldn't keep up with surging demand for its athletic shoes and apparel. Changing its distribution pattern and adding another warehouse helped the company manage both current sales and future growth.
Merging the distribution operations of two auto parts suppliers should have been as easy as replacing a windshield wiper blade. But it turned out to be more like an engine rebuild.