Key discussion points: A 303,000 sq.ft. build was acquired by Gilt. JSC determined a hybrid pick solution, consisting of Kiva, three level pick module, and conveyance, was best suited for the facility. This solution provided the ability to scale the building vertically, which allowed Gilt to achieve a 99.9% fill rate. The new design resulted in significant cost reductions for the operation’s outgoing parcel costs. This cost reduction justified the project. Because of the automation and layout that the solution provided, Gilt’s operation attained remarkable labor productivity gains. These gains were further increased by a Phase II LMS project with JSC. Visit our Gilt Case Study to learn more about how JSC assisted Gilt in the efforts to build a fulfillment center. About Johnson Stephens Consulting Johnson Stephens Consulting is a supply chain operations consulting and integration firm that provides practical, interactive, consulting assistance to retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce/direct to consumer companies, 3PLs, and consumer products distributors. Our focus is to provide our clients with the most cost-effective, service focused solutions for supply chain operations. Services include supply chain strategy, supply chain execution systems, facility design and implementation, and operations improvement. Founded in 2003, JSC professionals have completed over 400 projects and served over 200 different organizations. Click here to see our full list of supply chain services. For more information about the Gilt Groupe Fulfillment Center, contact: 678.842.9114
A UPS video spotlighting the new Gilt Groupe Direct to Customer Fulfillment Center in Louisville, KY implemented in 2010-11. Chris Halkyard, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Pat Ringston, Director of Operations, are key Gilt supply chain executives appearing in this video.
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