LIFE OF AN INTERN: AKL: WHATS VALUABLE AND USEFUL WHEN A PROBLEM ARISES

Lauren D. Fisher Summer 2011 Intern

AGENDA

AGENDA
AKL Proc ss Pros of AKL Co s of AKL (T Probl )  ol tio s to R solv t Co s

AKL PROCESS

AKL
Ger Ter : Allgeme nes Kleinte le L ger Gener l mall Parts torage Picks more B lkier items than P Greater Emphasis on acc racy Movement Picking nlike P Crane Replenishment Method

PROS OF AKL

GOOD MANAGEMENT
FM and FL have a cohesive relationship Whats a good day vs. a bad day Opportunities and good resources

TEAM MEMBERS Great Team Members= Great Productivity

CONS OF AKL

STOP THE LINES!!!

WHERES MY PRODUCT?
Replenishment coming from etrash and ASRS Missing Replenishment, EL Replenishment, EReplenishment Waiting to markout a product

TOTES Tote Jam Empty Totes being pulled from Induction Points Tote Audit

STACKING

SOLUTIONS

SOLUTIONS Better relationship between AKLMaintenance- and Shipping Plan-of-Action for Team Members Utilize proper stacking methods