Working in sub-zero temperatures is challenging, especially in environments where temperatures are set to a frigid -30°C. Many operators face these conditions daily in cold storage facilities serving the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, agricultural and chemical industries.
Warehouse slotting is the process of organizing and arranging products within a warehouse in a strategic manner. It involves assigning specific locations or slots to each item based on various factors such as demand, size, weight, and frequency of picking. By understanding warehouse slotting, companies can optimize their storage space and improve overall efficiency.
Archie Vermeulen is an industry veteran who previously headed national logistics operations for Vodacom as well as Cell C. During our visit to record a video tour of RAM’s new facility (view it here), we spent some extra time chatting to Archie and he shared some insights on people, process & equipment in warehousing. There were some real nuggets in the 9 minutes that we recorded and if you’re involved in warehousing operations, we encourage you to listen to it.
Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference.
