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Simulation Reveals False Conclusions of Distribution Center Program for Home Improvement Retailer

Simulation Reveals False Conclusions of Distribution Center Program for Home Improvement Retailer

www.promodel.com 1-888-900-3090 | saleshelp@promodel.com Simulation Reveals False Conclusions of Distribution Center Program for Home Improvement Retailer CHALLENGES A large national home improvement retailer was experiencing rapid growth and investing in the develop- ment of its own supply chain system of distribution centers. In order to increase efficiency and control costs, the retailer was constantly seeking ways to improve its distribution center operations. Studies completed by the retailer had already shown that the put-to-store area (PTS) was a critical bottle- neck in their distribution centers. To remedy this, a proposed PTS layout was being piloted at one of its distribution center locations. However, before finalizing the decision to incorporate this new lay

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