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Warehousing Management, October, 2000 by Johnson, John R.
With the booming economy, many companies continue to add warehouse space at a dizzying pace Back in the days when the just-in-time manufacturing environment began to gain steam, many wondered about the future of the warehouse. After all, how much warehouse space would be needed if product was rolled off the production line and shipped immediately to the retailer or customer? Well, judging by the recent trends in warehousing, the answer is plenty.
According to experts in the construction industry, one of the busiest segments for new construction is the building of new warehouses and distribution centers. And new DCs are being built bigger and bigger, and as a rule companies are increasing the square footage of warehouse space they control. In...
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