Purpose Recent literature recognizes the role of warehouses in enhancing the overall
logistics performance. Thus, lean thinking has recently found its way in supporting …

Distribution warehouses are a key element in competitive supply chains. However, although
there is a growing need to reduce waste and non-value-adding activities to increase …

This article applies value stream mapping (VSM) in a distribution warehouse after identifying
and categorizing different warehousing wastes. The study suggests solutions for the …

Purpose Due to the importance of efficiency and responsiveness measures rather than just
efficiency measures, this research recognizes both measures when considering overall …

In Brazil, a developing country, companies must continuously improve and specialize. Thus,
in order to mitigate threats from competitors, logistics warehouse management has become …

This paper comprehensively discusses the existing state-of-the-art warehousing literature
and highlights concerned research issues as per the proposed taxonomy. All previous …

Warehouse is a crucial part of firms' logistic system and plays an important role in delivering
products from manufacturers to end consumers. Lean principles originated from …

Background: With the continuing growth of warehouses globally, there is an increasing need
for sustainable logistics solutions in warehousing, but research linking warehouse …

This study aims at developing an improvement framework of warehouse processes by
improving process cycle efficiency using lean six sigma (DMAIC) approach. A case study …

Warehouses are often seen as a necessary evil: places that stop the flow of goods and thus
increase costs without adding value. But the truth is that they have a critical part to play in …