2. Store Layout Planning Your Retail Coach Dark stores require decent space to accommodate products in massive quantities Shops under-performing in ineffective locations can really thrive, if they are converted into dark stores A dark store should be located in densely populated regions, close to large numbers of present customers A dark store can be laid out to drive efficiency based on time and motion study through pallet pick locations, and rear fill shelving, along with fast, slow, medium or bulky product groupings Ensuring the right pick face capabilities based on sales velocity ensures replenishment is minimized Home delivery dark stores require dark warehouse facilities, besides space to accommodate delivery vans in fleets and offer massive loading positions
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