Next-gen distribution: Dynamic fulfillment networks and responsive warehousing solutions

One may consider the impact of others' additional demand when calculating his or her own microlasting effects. Questions arise with the advent of two new technological developments associated with distribution centers management: application of high package transfer technology that can minimize dummy activity, such as entry and exit empty trips, and controlled distribution center demand that is subjected to a dissimilar time pattern. In this chapter, we apply an integrated information-dissemination system that allows each party involved in distribution center operation - the manufacturing organization, wholesaler, warehouse operators, and retailer - to forecast demand accurately. With this system, microlasting demand will be similar to the microlasting process. This chapter, the environmental context in which decision-making occurs has succeeded. Though the context-setting move is to some extent strategy enhancing, the advent of information technology that supports integrated systems for inventory management, order processing, and production planning, or makes such systems feasible is strategy enabling.