RedPrairie Industry Report

October 30, 2007

Workforce Planning and Scheduling in Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Assessing the Perceived Value and Potential Impact of More Automated Processes

The University of Wisconsin-Madison E-Business Consortium conducted this study in order to gain insight into the following questions:

• What is the current state of the practice for workforce planning and scheduling in warehouses and distribution centers?
• Would automated capabilities for planning and scheduling yield significant benefits?
• If so, what would be the potential impact of such automated capabilities in terms of increased efficiency of labor utilization?

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