SupplyChainBrain Interviews JSC about the new Gilt Groupe national Distribution Center located in Louisville, KY. Chris Halkyard – Chief Supply Chain Officer of Gilt Groupe, and Steve Johnson, Principal – Johnson Stephens Consulting are interviewed by SupplyChainBrain, Editor-in-Chief, Russell Goodman at the May 2012 WERC National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This video interview details how Gilt Groupe, the world’s leading flash sales retailer, went about planning, designing, and implementing a new National Fulfillment Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The “Hypertrack" schedule and Hybrid design is detailed, which enabled Gilt to be shipping orders within three months of the initial start of planning for the new center. Chris and Steve share specifics on how this facility is exceeding service levels while reducing operating expense vs. the previous Gilt distribution network, and how this new distribution center positions The Gilt Groupe for future growth. Gilt provides insider-level access to coveted designer names at an amazing value, every day. We deliver inspired finds for women, men, kids and home, as well as luxury travel and one-of-a-kind experiences. There are always new steals to discover, so check back often to get in on the latest arrivals. Gilt is a part of Rue Gilt Groupe, the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company. Headquartered in Boston with additional offices across the U.S., Rue Gilt Groupe brings excitement to online shopping and the best-in-class experience that today’s customers demand. 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 information about the GILT SupplyChainBrain Interview, contact: 678.842.9114
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SupplyChainBrain Interviews JSC - Johnson Stephens Consulting
May 14, 2012