WAREHOUSE WMS SLOTTING STRATEGY CHECKLIST

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--- SLOTTING STRATEGY DEFINITION ---
[ ] Overall Slotting Strategy Statement
[ ] Target Space Utilization (%)
[ ] Primary Slotting Focus (Picking Efficiency, Space Utilization, Product Velocity, Damage Reduction)
[ ] Slotting Strategy Types Applied (ABC Analysis, Cube Optimization, Velocity-Based, Product Compatibility)
[ ] Strategy Implementation Date
[ ] Justification for Chosen Strategy

--- ABC ANALYSIS & PRODUCT CATEGORIZATION ---
[ ] Description of ABC Classification Methodology
[ ] Annual Demand Threshold for A-Items
[ ] Annual Demand Threshold for B-Items
[ ] Classification Data Source (Historical Sales Data, Demand Forecasting System, Manual Input, Combination)
[ ] Criteria Used for ABC Classification (Sales Volume, Profit Margin, Storage Space, Inventory Turnover)
[ ] Upload ABC Classification Report

--- SLOT ASSIGNMENT RULES ---
[ ] Prioritization Method (Velocity (Fastest-Moving First), Cube/Space Utilization, Product Compatibility, ABC Classification)
[ ] Maximum Weight per Slot (lbs)
[ ] Maximum Dimensions (Length)
[ ] Maximum Dimensions (Width)
[ ] Maximum Dimensions (Height)
[ ] Slot Allocation Strategy (New Products) (Default Slot, System Assigned, Manual Assignment)
[ ] Product Characteristics to Consider (Fragility, Temperature Requirements, Hazardous Material, Size)

--- WMS CONFIGURATION & PARAMETERS ---
[ ] Maximum Slot Capacity (Units)
[ ] Slotting Dimensions Precision (cm)
[ ] Slot Assignment Method (Automated, Manual, Hybrid)
[ ] Slotting Rules Applied (Velocity, Product Size, Weight, Product Category)
[ ] Default Storage Type (Pallet Rack, Shelving, Floor Stacking)
[ ] Minimum Aisle Width (cm)
[ ] Last Configuration Review Date

--- SLOTTING ALGORITHM VALIDATION ---
[ ] Number of Simulated Putaway/Picking Cycles
[ ] Average Pick Time (Seconds)
[ ] Total Distance Traveled (Meters)
[ ] Percentage of Successful Slot Assignments
[ ] Algorithm Performance (Subjective) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Observed Algorithm Behavior Notes
[ ] Performance Data Export (CSV/Excel)

--- STORAGE EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS ---
[ ] Maximum Rack Height (Feet)
[ ] Aisle Width (Feet)
[ ] Pallet Bay Depth (Feet)
[ ] Storage Equipment Type (e.g., Pallet Rack, Shelving) (Pallet Rack, Shelving, Mezzanine, Flow Rack, Drive-in Rack)
[ ] Location of Storage Equipment Schematics
[ ] Notes on Equipment Restrictions/Limitations

--- PICKING EFFICIENCY EVALUATION ---
[ ] Average Pick Time (seconds)
[ ] Orders Picked per Hour
[ ] Picking Accuracy Rate (%)
[ ] Observations & Qualitative Feedback from Pickers
[ ] Overall Picking Efficiency Rating (1-5, 5 being best) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
[ ] Date of Efficiency Evaluation
[ ] Time of Efficiency Evaluation

--- SPACE UTILIZATION MONITORING ---
[ ] Total Warehouse Capacity (Cubic Feet)
[ ] Currently Utilized Space (Cubic Feet)
[ ] Utilization Percentage (%)
[ ] Average Pallet Density (Pallets/1000 Cubic Feet)
[ ] Monitoring Date
[ ] Space Utilization Trend (Compared to Previous Period) (Increased, Decreased, Stable)
[ ] Observations & Notes

--- SLOTTING EXCEPTION HANDLING ---
[ ] Describe the Exception
[ ] Exception Category (Oversized Item, Damaged Goods, Seasonal Inventory, Temporary Storage, Other)
[ ] Estimated Duration (Days)
[ ] Temporary Slot Location
[ ] Exception Start Date
[ ] Expected Resolution Date

--- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & REVIEW ---
[ ] Last Strategy Review Date
[ ] Frequency of Reviews (Months)
[ ] Summary of Review Findings
[ ] Areas of Focus in Next Review (Picking Efficiency, Space Utilization, Slotting Accuracy, Inventory Turnover, Labor Productivity)
[ ] Action Items & Responsible Parties
[ ] Target Completion Date for Action Items
[ ] Reviewer Signature

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