Welcome to CAMM Consulting - Distribution & Operations Consulting
Welcome to CAMM Consulting - Distribution & Operations Consulting
About Us
Strategic Distribution Expertise—On Demand
We help C-suite leaders solve complex logistics and supply chain challenges without the overhead of full-time hires. With decades of hands-on experience running high-performance distribution centers, we offer executive-level insight, rapid problem-solving, and practical solutions—when and where you need them. Whether you're optimizing operations, deploying new tech, or navigating transformation, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.
At The Distribution Guy, we help C-suite leaders solve complex logistics and supply chain challenges without the overhead of full-time hires. With decades of hands-on experience running high-performance distribution centers, we offer executive-level insight, rapid problem-solving, and practical solutions—when and where you need them. Whether you're optimizing operations, deploying new tech, or navigating transformation, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.
Operational Excellence
To deliver a consistent customer experience, thorough process documentation is key. It ensures that everyone on your team is aligned, following the same steps and standards. This reduces confusion, cuts down on mistakes, and makes it easier to train new employees. Beyond day-to-day execution, well-documented processes also support long-term growth by making it easier to refine, scale, and adapt your operations as your business evolves. Achieving operational excellence is crucial for the efficient and accurate functioning of a warehouse or distribution center.
Process Documentation
To ensure a consistent customer experience, it is essential to document your processes thoroughly. Clear documentation provides a reliable blueprint for team members to follow, reducing variability, minimizing errors, and enabling smooth onboarding and training. It also creates a foundation for continuous improvement and scalability as your operations grow.
Layout Optimization
Optimizing the flow of goods within distribution facilities is critical to achieving operational excellence. This involves fine-tuning each stage of the process—from improving how goods are received (inbound logistics) to streamlining how they are shipped out (outbound logistics). A well-designed warehouse layout supports faster movement and better space utilization, while seamless integration with the broader supply chain ensures visibility, coordination, and responsiveness. Together, these strategies drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
Thought Leadership from The Distribution Guy®
Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distributionay their FAQs
Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distributionay their FAQs
Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distributionay their FAQs
This article explores how digital assistants and chatbots are revolutionizing logistics by streamlining customer inquiries, tracking shipments, and automating routine tasks. It highlights strategies companies use to ensure a positive customer experience, such as advanced NLP, seamless human handoffs, and personalized responses. The piece emphasizes the balance between efficiency and customer satisfaction, showcasing how these tools save time and enhance service when implemented thoughtfully.
Article on Leadership
Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distributionay their FAQs
Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distributionay their FAQs
This article from Training Magazine offers ten practical tips for effective leadership in distribution centers and warehouses, emphasizing the importance of strong management in optimizing supply chain operations. It highlights strategies such as investing in employee training, prioritizing safety, fostering adaptability, and leading with empathy to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and team morale. Authored by an industry expert with over 20 years of experience, the piece underscores how these leadership principles can transform facilities into high-performing, employee-friendly environments.
Operational Excellence
Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distributionay their FAQs
Article on Spaghetti Diagrams
This article examines the journey toward operational excellence in warehouses, focusing on strategies to transform them for future demands. It highlights the integration of automation, data-driven decision-making, and employee training to boost efficiency, adaptability, and customer satisfaction in logistics operations. The piece emphasizes that aligning technology with a skilled workforce is key to creating scalable, forward-thinking distribution centers.
Article on Spaghetti Diagrams
Article on Spaghetti Diagrams
Article on Spaghetti Diagrams
This article discusses how spaghetti diagrams, a tool from the Six Sigma methodology, can enhance efficiency in distribution centers by visually mapping the flow of goods. It explains how these diagrams help identify inefficiencies like congestion, unnecessary travel, and safety concerns, enabling managers to optimize warehouse layouts and processes. Authored by Will Quinn, the piece emphasizes practical steps for creating and using spaghetti diagrams to achieve cost savings, improved customer service, and better scalability in logistics operations.
Culture of CI
Article on Spaghetti Diagrams
Article on Data Analytics
This article delves into the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organizations to drive innovation and growth. It outlines strategies such as leadership commitment, open communication, and embracing a learning mindset to empower employees and enhance operational efficiency. The piece emphasizes that a collaborative, adaptable culture is key to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.
Article on Data Analytics
Article on Spaghetti Diagrams
Article on Data Analytics
This article examines the critical role of data analytics in optimizing distribution processes within logistics. It discusses how analytics enables better demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization, ultimately improving efficiency and reducing costs. The piece underscores the importance of leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and enhance overall supply chain performance.