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Newcastle Systems in the News

Lean Six Sigma Tactics Lead To Increased Airport Efficiency And Reduced Flyer Wait Times

For many frequent flyers, the relationship between flyers and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been at times, turbulent. For the better part of the last two decades, going through airport security has been met with groans over long wait times as flyers are encouraged to get to the airport earlier and earlier.

Topics: Lean

Industrial Supply Feature: Keeping Pace in the Age of Amazon

Three tactics distribution centers can implement to improve efficiency.

Long before Amazon started producing award-winning original content, voice controlled home devices and robust cloud computing platforms, the Seattle-based company flipped the shipping and warehousing industry on its head, forever. Amazon’s dedication to two-day shipping and speed is unprecedented, and 23 years after its official launch, competing against the e-commerce giant is nearly impossible.

The resource imbalance between Amazon and other DCs makes direct competition an uphill battle. However, there are smart warehousing strategies distribution centers can learn from Amazon to create efficiencies and a stronger workflow.

Topics: Distribution Center Lean Shipping Speed