“True Story: WMS Selection in 90 Days and Go-Live in Five Months, and Under Budget”

“True Story: WMS Selection in 90 Days and Go-Live in Five Months, and Under Budget”

by | May 2, 2019 | Warehouse Consulting, Warehouse Management

This week I gave a presentation at the Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) Conference, with Bob Moran, President of First Logistics, “True Story: WMS Selection in 90 Days and Go-Live in Five Months, and Under Budget.”

If you weren’t able to see the presentation in person, I’m happy to send it to you as an example of the selection and implementation process you can expect when you work with us. Just send me a message in the blue “Contact Us” form below.

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More About Bob Moran:

Bob joined First Logistics as a partner in April 2015. His experience as an entrepreneur and corporate CEO make him the ideal company President.  Thirty plus years in the logistics industry give him unique qualifications to lead our company’s strategic growth initiatives.

As a recognized industry leader, Bob has earned the International Warehouse and Logistics Association (IWLA) professional designation of CWLP (Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional). Bob has also been teaching warehousing courses within the industry since 1992.  Recognized by the IWLA as the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, Bob’s commitment to the industry is absolute.

Weak Leaders are on the Rise!

Weak Leaders are on the Rise!

by | Apr 9, 2019 | Warehouse Consulting, Warehouse Management

You may ask yourself why would weak warehouse leaders be on the rise?

It’s not that Strong Warehouse Leaders are not great leaders, however weak leaders are open to a different expectations.

Think about this, People love Jokes. With a joke there is a expectation and a response. Regardless if the Joke is a good or bad joke, there is the element of surprise and a response. Now let’s take that same concept to a Warehouse. With a warehouse there are expectations and responses.

Receive, Store, Pick, and Ship

On a daily basis we receive products and ship products.

In some warehouses these quantities on a daily basis may be a surprise and some maybe scared about the fluctuating volumes.

It’s those leaders that are open to new expectations and responses. Where a Strong Leader is expected to have all the answers, however with the amount of data now available, Weak leaders will take the data and look at new ways. This is why we are seeing a shift to “Weak” leaders. Typically Strong leaders already have the answer.

Don’t be afraid and follow the new ideas. This can seem to be a daunting task, but remember to rely on the power of the data and people.