"We had the unique privilege of working with NLA to remap storage and flow practices in the distribution center and rethink our logistics processes. NLA moved swiftly to scope the project and provided a concise timeline to meet stated objectives. NLA staff moved in and out as needed without obstructing daily operations. Their consultants were professional, self reliant, experienced and professional. Our experience with NLA was excellent. Objectives were clear, timelines were kept, results delivered."

Van Hopkins
VP Logistics
DeVilbiss Air Power Company

Operations Improvement

NLA Operations Improvement process integrates Production Scheduling, Sales & Forecasting, Inventory Planning, and Logistics, streamlining order-to-ship cycles while maintaining downward pressure on inventories. Our approach to Demand Planning and Demand Management identifies opportunities to level production and to optimally deploy inventories.

Successes Include

  • Integrated sales, inventory management, production, and installation planning for Datamation Systems, Inc., America's largest manufacturer of computer security devices.
  • Warehouse reorganization; redesigned material handling and locator software, and outbound transportation and distribution processes, and streamlined labor productivity for DeVilbiss Air Power Company, the largest domestic manufacturer of hand held generators, air compressors, and pressure washers; designed and implemented new demand forecasting model and correlating production scheduling system.
  • Planned consolidation of 5 warehousing and distribution facilities into Rockefeller Center, redesigned material handling and display processes , and revamped warehousing and material management processes for Christie’s, the worlds largest art auction business.