How to Layout a Warehouse or Distribution Center

Straight-Through Facility Flow Configuration Characteristics

• Typically in high volume environments in which receiving and shipping activities by themselves are major operations. • May be the only reasonable option when receiving and shipping peaks coincide. • May be only reasonable option when the DC is attached to factory. • Limits dual handling transactions. • Storage location assignment is good for put-away or retrieval, but not both.

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