Rank, Logistics Practice: Percentage of Distributors; Percentage of Manufacturers
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2) Request (Use) shrink-wrap pallets or other load-stabilization methods: 72%; 96%
3) Use "outside" lumpers on the receiving dock: 67%; NA
4) Have policy of no pallet overhang and/or minimum underhang: 61%; 65%
5) Have implemented/engage in cross-dock receiving: 58%; 56%
6) Receive (Give) performance fund/pricing for inbound efficiencies: 56%; 13%
7) Have quality-control program for pallets: 53%; 71%
8) Order (Ship) in full-layer shipments: 47%; 67%
9) Have frequent review of slotting practices: 44%; 29%
10) Have warehouse review of facility layout: 42%; 44%
11) Receive (Provide) funds for handling slip sheets on the receiving dock: 42%; 13%
12) Have a distribution-wide receiving audit/quality process to evaluate condition of inbound product and pallets: 39%; NA
13) Have new technology/equipment in place at distribution centers: 36%; 42%
14) Require (Provide) leased pallets from point of manufacturing: 25%; 52%
15) Require (Provide) leased pallets from point of distribution: 17%; 58%
Survey allowed for multiple responses.
Terms in parentheses refer to manufacturer.
SOURCE: 2003 Unsaleables Benchmarking Study, sponsored by Grocery Manufacturers of America and Food Marketing Institute.
