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47 6. Category: Environment – Inadequate workplace design a) Make known the maximum warehouse capacity based on space b) Optimize racking and shelving to maximize usable space available c) Incorporate warehouse utilization capacity with purchasing departments d) Design workplace flow e) Purge slow movers out of the warehouse f) Maintain 5S – a place for everything and everything in its place g) Use an inventory tracking system to maintain warehouse capacity limits h) Increase access to software to optimize pick paths and workplace design i) Have properly trained inventory control staff j) Provide resources on types of technology to support proper workplace design k) Have data to support better workplace design – including time studies showing better productivity and quality as well as safety l) Have more specific metrics for the industry m) Increase regular communication between warehouse and purchasing department to better understand capacity

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