The average small warehouse operation doesn't have a clue about forecasting, replenishment, order fulfillment, slotting, or any of what is done in integrated warehousing. The term "integrated warehousing" refers to everything that goes into a warehouse operation, including inventory control, order forecasting and order management. The two components of integrated warehousing are supply chain planning and supply chain execution. But many can use computer modeling to show which parts will be needed most frequently, and then to use that information to make sure their bins are stocked.

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