What strategies can DCs deploy to respond to their unused space, labor, equipment as DC volumes shrink due to sales volume declines

# What strategies can DCs deploy to respond to their unused space, labor, equipment as DC volumes shrink due to sales volume declines

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What strategies can DCs deploy to respond to their unused space, labor, equipment as DC volumes shrink due to sales volume declines? Which one do you feel is most effective, and why?

1. Will the need for DCs ultimately go away? Fully explain your rationale for your position.

2. Are DCs really a value-added function or just another operating cost burden? Briefly explain.

3. What role does Sales Strategy play in this dilemma?

strategies which can be deployed for a warehouse when the space, labour and equipment is unused due to low DC volumes is to outsource the services or lease out the facility to other companies. This strategy has been successful in optimizing the DC usage and gained popularity as the DC will act as the storage location for another company and the unutilized...

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