Material Handling Information - 10 Steps to Get There - Management Team Assignments
10 Steps to Get There
Management Team Assignments
Northwest Airlines order pickers helped determine the design of their workstations and the new order picking process.
Assemble a transition team including representatives from
your supplier(s), an internal project manager, and key managers
from all relevant departments.
Logistics systems impact multiple departments and areas
of your business; make sure you do not leave anybody out.
Document internal procedures and process changes.
Review project plan and implementation progress on a regular basis.
Determine process for dealing with problems and project roadblocks that may come up.
Educate internal audiences about the process change.
Get the buy-in of both managers and line workers.
Workarounds to ensure system installation does not impede existing operations.
