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About Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Warehouse layout and optimization; inventory control; inbound logistics; outbound logistics; improvement of inventory turns; handling, etc

Experience
More than 20 years of industry experience

Organizations
www.lovecchioconsulting.it/english

Education/Credentials
APICS CFPIM and CSCP certified (www.apics.org)

Awards and Honors
Registered professional engineer in Italy since 1988. Master's engineering (MEng) degree - 5 years

   

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Safety Stock10/14/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: If we have projected sales of 72,000 units with an ordering cost of $6 per order and a carrying cost ...
  A: take into account the formula: (Q/2) * i * c = (A/Q) *S where= Q= lot size i= inventory carrying ...
KPI's10/6/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: We are starting a project to set some metrics into the warehouse. Which ones are the more common ...
  A: In a DC you can measure: SERVICE LEVEL - line item fill rate - order fill rate PRODUCTIVITY - ...
Warehouse Capacilty Calculations9/27/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: I wish to set up warehouse for general purpose hiring. Goods are likely to Foodgrains, Cement, ...
  A: some criteria: 1) classify your materials in families 2) forecast an average volume to be stored ...
Location Identification9/17/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: Am setting up new whse and looking for location id method. Mostly Bulk/Floor Locations some Single ...
  A: start with the shelf add the section finish with the row. Example The format can be: 00-00-00 ...
outbound logistics8/27/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: Giuseppe, I am currently working for a distributor of a consumer goods company. I handle the ...
  A: So the scenario is more detailed. 1) No windows time. Ok. So you need proceed statistically, ...
outbound logistics8/26/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: Giuseppe, I am currently working for a distributor of a consumer goods company. I handle the ...
  A: some simple things need to be installed in you outbound logistics process. 1) Contract with your ...
physical warehouse set-up8/21/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: We are setting up warehousing in which items will be stored for varied amounts of time. What is the ...
  A: I imagine you work for different customers they need a tracability of the goods strictly. If your ...
Stock accuracy6/9/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: I'm from Malaysia. I currently having an internship program and need to do the thesis in order to ...
  A: stock accuracy (or better , inventory accuracy) measures how much book data of your stock are ...
Warehouse Training4/20/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: I to am seeking some sort of training for warehousing. I have some on the job training, and ...
  A: Warehouse training is surely an important issue because it allows to set up a correct and effective ...
Distribution cost4/13/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: I am working in online biz in India, need to know how will I reduce the Distribution cost. Basically ...
  A: Good morning Sanjai, Distribution costs are mainly composed of three parts: - transportation costs ...
Setting up a wearehouse bin location system4/6/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: Hey, I am setting up shelving for a partsroom. What I need is a recommended way of labeling my ...
  A: you can use this way: start with the shelf add the section finish with the row. The row Example ...
Warehouse4/1/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: Name 5 types of storage media that can be used in a warehouse to optimise capacity?
  A: If you intend storage media as warehouse management system (WMS), you can have: 1 Warehouse ...
Warehouse Binning3/13/2009Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP
  Q: I am working in retail warehouse, but can you let me know how I should I bin the garment to easily ...
  A: Continuos replenishment could be a possible solution. As you pass through the Point of Sale your ...
bin location numbers8/14/2008Richard Soong
  Q: MY QUESTION IS WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO NUMBER YOUR PICK BINS IN A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER. WE HAVE ...
  A: Since having each bay ending with the bin as either "A" or "B" and you have two level, a ...
Redesigning distributed warehousing and distribution centres7/11/2008Allen Nielson
  Q: I am working with a manufacturing company that has an extensive network of warehouses and ...
  A: While every company's process may be different, there are some standard considerations that must be ...
cold storage pricing6/24/2008Allen Nielson
  Q: Our company would like to take advantage of 3,000 pallets positions we have in our freezer. What ...
  A: John, Thanks for your question. The simple answer is; 'what ever someone is willing to pay' but I ...
Redesign of distribution system6/6/2008Richard Soong
  Q: i m a planning for a new distribution system,my current system has one central ware house from where ...
  A: Based on your description of your plan, I will foresee with regional hub, the kind of cost save will ...
inventory look up5/28/2008Richard Soong
  Q: I exported into excel inventory data from 2 different locations (on 2 different excel sheets). I ...
  A: vlookup is a good formula for linking the figures, probably you might have mixed up the formula and ...
receiving metric5/8/2008Richard Soong
  Q: I have a question? I manage receiving, warehouse, and inventory for a retail distributor of cell ...
  A: Q; What is the general rule of thumb for measuring receiving costs? A: I have a URL which might ...
advertising for Logistics company5/2/2008Allen Nielson
  Q: i work in a big company where the supply chain and transportation are applied. i work as corporate ...
  A: Laymoona, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I am not a marketing expert so I'm not sure I ...
Warehouse workers3/30/2008Allen Nielson
  Q: What exactly are the duties of a warehouse worker? Is it difficult to do this job? I have been in ...
  A: Naomi, Thank you for your question. Working in the warehouse can be varied depending on the type of ...
Insurance3/24/2008Allen Nielson
  Q: When using a managed warehouse how can you be assured if any theft occurs you will be compensated?
  A: Usually, as owner of the inventory, you will maintain your own insurance for loss of property. Most ...
Warehouse Presentation1/2/2008Richard Soong
  Q: We are a cosmetics company in Dubai, this is my 1st time to work as a WareHouse Manager. Our main ...
  A: Prior to your request on what might be a good presentation as a warehouse manager for your supplier ...
third Party Warehouse12/28/2007Allen Nielson
  Q: I work for a public warehouse concern in Des Moines, Iowa. I have large volume customer that wants ...
  A: Tom, Your customer is basically asking you to be the bank and take on all the risk. This is an ...
Setting up a new wharehouse11/15/2007Larry Willett
  Q: I am setting up a warehouse for the first time. I have no idea what so ever in warehouseing. I want ...
  A: Good luck with your new warehouse. I suggest you check the websites IWLA.com and CSCMP.org for ...
Warehousing11/15/2007Richard Soong
  Q: I am setting up a warehouse for the first time. Its a 10,000 sqft space. Where can i learn about the ...
  A: Apologize for the delayed reply, having a 10,000 sqft space is a good start for someone who have ...
Warehouse Capacity11/13/2007Richard Soong
  Q: Based on capacity in a warehouse, how does the efficiency compare. In other words what is the ratio ...
  A: Well, i don't really have a general formula on this for calculation as each warehouse is an unique ...
Warehouse Capacity11/6/2007Richard Soong
  Q: Based on capacity in a warehouse, how does the efficiency compare. In other words what is the ratio ...
  A: Efficiency is much compare to the pick face, as for example: no. of racking, no. of shelvings, no. ...
shorts11/5/2007Larry Willett
  Q: I am new in warehousing and was wondering if you could help. In our warehouse if a selctor goes to ...
  A: The best answer is to improve your inventory accuracy so that you only have the pickers going to ...
Shipping Loss Prevention4/14/2007Larry Willett
  Q: I’m trying to create a loss prevention procedure on shipping. We ship primarily through the USPS ...
  A: Brian We do not utilize USPS to any extent, mostly I am familiar with UPS, DHL and FEDEX. It seems ...
Warehouse Management3/30/2007Larry Willett
  Q: Curently i work as an employee in a supermarket in the warehouse. Can you tell me some general ...
  A: Dimitris I admire you for seeking information but what you are asking is more than I can provide in ...
coldstorage.3/28/2007Larry Willett
  Q: I have a bookmarked webpage of warehouse facilities that offer cold, freezer and dry managed space. ...
  A: Mike Unfortunately I have no expertise in the cold storage business. I suggest that you contact one ...
Training for warehouse personnel2/17/2007Larry Willett
  Q: Let me first tank you for all your previous helps. We intend to have some short term training ...
  A: Amir This probably deserves more time to answer than I have right now but I'll give it a shot. ...
Warehouse Measurents11/28/2006Larry Willett
  Q: Iam to store Grain. Stewart.
  A: Stewart That helps but I have to assume that the grain is bagged or otherwise in some type of ...
Rack Coding10/17/2006Larry Willett
  Q: Willet's, I would like to know how to give codes to my warehouse racking. The WH is palletized and ...
  A: Amir The typical way to code warehouse racking is to give a letter or number designation to each ...
Storage Capacity10/16/2006Larry Willett
  Q: Larry, As a follow-up and just to make sure we are clear, if my customer has established that ...
  A: Dale As I understand your point, you believe that if the customer managed their inventory better ...
Storage Capacity10/15/2006Larry Willett
  Q: In trying to develop a 5 year plan for WH capacity, our customer wants to divide current sales ...
  A: Dale What you are trying to accomplish is admirable but probably too idealistic. Installing a world ...
Obtaining Leads for 3rd Party Warehouse10/3/2006Larry Willett
  Q: I own a up and coming 3rd party warehouse located in the Northeast. My biggest obstacle, as you can ...
  A: Jason First and foremost, develop a really good website so you get lots of hits. Secondly, get some ...
setting up a warehouse7/24/2006Larry Willett
  Q: My warehouse is apparel and gifts. I am do not have a computerized inventory. I have my inventory on ...
  A: I understand your problem and unfortunately, the answer goes back to the same issue: size. There are ...
setting up a warehouse7/19/2006Larry Willett
  Q: I am moving my warehouse to a larger location 3000 sft. I need help setting up the layout. I want an ...
  A: As you are operating a very small operation it will be difficult for you to get expert help from ...

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