Situation: The Hawkins Supply company is currently faced with an inventory rotation problem. This difficulty stems from the fact that some supplies must beused prior to a stated expiration date. Upon receipt, a new shipment ofthese perishable items must be stacked beneath the boxes that are currentlyin inventory. A substantial amount of time is consumed in restacking theitems according to their expiration dates.
Question: The company would like to reduce the double and sometimes triple handling of items. How can this goal be achieved? Are there alternativesolutions which might also be effective?