Distribution Center Optimization
A regional DC was missing SLAs on 14% of outbound shipments, with overtime running 22% above plan and dock congestion delaying inbound receipts.
- ›Re-baselined labor standards and built an hourly throughput model.
- ›Restructured dock scheduling and introduced wave-based picking.
- ›Installed daily tier huddles and a 7-KPI operating rhythm.
- On-time outbound moved from 86% to 99.1% in two quarters.
- Overtime spend reduced 18% while volume grew 11%.
- Inbound dwell time cut from 4.2h to 1.6h average.


