4.Security and safety in distribution.
As we perform warehouse assessments for clients, we routinely see many issues that need
to be rectified:
Overhead pallets extending well beyond racking crossbeams
Discarded trash in the base of the racking systems
Slip and trip hazards, i.e. aisles of broken wooden pallets, trash, discarded shrink wrap
Excessive pushing, pulling or lifting by employees as they pick, process and move
product
Countless racking support risers and crossbeams damaged by forklift operators to the
point of compromising the racking system‘s strength
On the other hand I have worked in many larger facilities that take safety and housekeeping
to a whole other level of professionalism and pride. If you‘ve taken any
Operations Summit
facilities tours, you‘ve seen some great examples of safety and efficiency at Innotrac, eBay, Gilt
and UPS, to name a few. They don‘t tolerate these conditions for a minute, and neither should
you.
We are all aware of the potential costs of accidents and injuries and want the best for our
employees. However, I want to encourage you to take a step back and objectively address safety
standards, training programs and practices. Here are seven things to consider:
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