# Cross-day lesson — Midway Distribution — Joliet DC Ramp, 2026-04-23

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Joliet showed zero supply for Picker roles; before launching an expansion search, pre‑check the Picker pool and immediately pivot to Chicago, IL (≈30 mi) or Naperville, IL (≈25 mi), both within the 50‑mi bonus radius, to meet the 4‑person need. Also, verify candidate availability for Forklift Operator slots to avoid double‑booking (e.g., Joshua Taylor) by cross‑referencing the current assignment list before confirming a fill. Finally, cache each city’s pool sizes at the start of the run to prevent JSON parsing errors and drift flags.