Warehousing/KPI's

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Hello

We are starting a project to set some metrics into the warehouse.

Which ones are the more common and useful key performance indicators for a distribution center?

Answer
Hi, In a DC you can measure:


SERVICE LEVEL
- line item fill rate
- order fill rate

PRODUCTIVITY
- number of SKUs picked per hour


QUALITY
- scrap rate

INVENTORY ACCURACY
- Inventory accuracy

SPACE
- % of space occupied vs. % accessibility

If you need consultancy on line and or on site, let me know

Giuseppe Lovecchio
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Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP

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 (PE) in Italy since 1988. Master's engineering (MEng) degree - 5 years APICS CFPIM and CSCP certified (www.apics.org) APICS Master CPIM Instructor APICS Master CSCP Instructor(www.apics.org/Education/apics_recognized_instructors.htm) ELA EMLog certified (www.elalog.org) ICMCI CMC certified (www.icmci.org)

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