Logistics & Supply Chain: OTIF, Safety, Cost

From distribution centers and cross-docks to transportation planning and inventory control — we staff associates, supervisors, and leaders, and operate managed programs with SLAs tied to OTIF and cost-per-unit.

Why tecronix for DCs & Networks

Flow beats chaos. We combine stable staffing with engineered standards, safety leadership, and visual controls. Managed programs run to takt with QA checks, exception handling, and daily tiered huddles.

  • Standard work & engineered rates with coaching
  • Slotting/zone design and pick path optimization
  • Cycle counting, location accuracy, and inventory health
  • Safety programs with near-miss capture and correction

Roles We Fill

  • Warehouse Associates (Picking/Packing/Receiving)
  • Forklift/Reach/Order Picker Operators
  • Shipping/Receiving Clerks & Inventory Control
  • QC/QA Technicians
  • Supervisors & Leads (Inbound/Outbound)
  • Transportation Coordinators/Planners
  • Demand/Inventory Planners
  • Procurement/Buyer & Sourcing
  • Industrial Engineers & CI/Lean
  • WMS/TMS Analysts (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP)
  • Operations Managers & DC Managers
  • Supply Chain Directors

Outcome-Based Programs

Inbound Stabilization

Dock-to-stock time, damages, ASN accuracy, and location integrity.

Outbound Performance

Pick accuracy, units/hour, wave management, and trailer readiness.

Cycle Count & Health

ABC cycle counts, location audits, and root-cause protections.

Slotting & Replenishment

Velocity-based slotting, pick path, and min/max replenishment.

Returns & Refurbs

RMA processing, grading, and salvage decisioning.

Peak Ramp

Hiring waves, training pods, and staggered start playbooks.

Operating Model

  1. Intake: volumes, cube, service profile, constraints
  2. Stabilize: staffing plan, training, standard work, 5S
  3. Run: tiered huddles, visual controls, exception paths
  4. Measure: UPH, pick accuracy, OTIF, detention/dwell
  5. Improve: slotting refresh, route optimization, CI events

Key KPIs

  • UPH/LPH and cost-per-unit
  • Pick/ship accuracy and damages
  • OTIF and carrier on-time pickup
  • Safety: TRIR, near-miss closure, ergonomic scores

Recent Outcomes

Holiday Peak

Ramp 180 associates; UPH +14% and OTIF +8 pts with waves.

Cycle Count Reset

Location accuracy +6.5 pts after audits and root-cause fixes.

Outbound Quality

Pick accuracy 99.6% with QC sampling and retraining.

Compliance & Standards

OSHA awareness, PIT certifications, hazmat/HAZCOM, load securement, and food-grade or pharma GMP awareness where applicable.

Systems & Tooling

WMS/TMS (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM), RF scanners, labeling, routing optimization, and dock scheduling.

Logistics FAQs

Do you staff multiple shifts and peak?

Yes — day/night/weekend coverage and peak ramp plans with training pods.

Can you run cycle count and slotting?

We operate cycle counting and periodic slotting refresh with KPIs and audits.

Do you support carrier management?

We help with routing/tendering, on-time pickup, and dwell management.

What safety practices do you enforce?

PPE, PIT training, JHAs/JSAs, near-miss capture, and corrective action tracking.

Need DC staffing or an outcome-based program?

Share your volumes and service profile — we’ll propose staffing or a managed solution.

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