The e-commerce industry is generating almost $1 billion in sales in the U.S. every year. The companies that operate within the industry are also snatching up available warehouse space throughout the country in record numbers. In 2017 alone, commercial developers created more than 180 million square feet of new warehouse space all across the country… Read more »
What Do the Best Warehouses Do to Stay Organized and Clean?
There are generally two types of warehouses: clean and messy. What do the best warehouses do to stay clean and organized? Consider what a warehouse does: it receives and stores inventory, with the intent to distribute inventory to customers in most cases. Therefore, it tends to accumulate a lot of goods, and goods need to… Read more »
The Differences Between B2B, B2C and Bonded Warehouses
At Affiliated Warehouse Companies, we help clients figure out vital information on public warehousing options and we’re all about site selection, warehousing law, insurance, and more. Affiliated Warehouse Companies deals with reputable warehouses in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. There are different types of warehouses our clients should know about, including B2B (business… Read more »
What is a Smart Warehouse?
Warehouses used to be little more than big buildings with rows and rows of shelves tucked inside of them. The most sophisticated pieces of equipment in most warehouses were forklifts, and workers didn’t need to know much about technology to hold down warehouse jobs. Today, however, warehouses are totally different than they were even just… Read more »
Warehouse Inventory Management Tips
Managing the inventory inside of a warehouse can be a huge challenge if you don’t have a clear plan in place. By coming up with an inventory strategy and executing it, you can make it much easier on yourself when you start moving inventory around and keeping tabs on it. Here are a few warehouse… Read more »
Challenges Businesses Face When Selecting a Warehouse
Companies are facing all types of challenges when searching for warehouse. The biggest challenge is there simply isn’t enough space to go around at the moment. The rise of e-commerce has led to a serious lack of warehouse space throughout the country. Moreover, that isn’t the only challenge that exists. Here are a few other… Read more »
Tips for Choosing a Warehouse for Rent
Are you in the process of trying to pick out a warehouse for your business? Whether you want a small warehouse for your small business or a large warehouse capable of storing all the inventory your large company has in stock, there are several things you should consider prior to renting a warehouse. Here are… Read more »
Warehouse Demand is on the Rise in Atlanta
Warehouse demand is up in many big cities across America, Canada, and Mexico. However, few cities are seeing warehouse demand rise as dramatically as it is in Atlanta right now. There are more and more warehouses going up throughout the city, and that trend is expected to continue well into the future as companies set… Read more »
Consider These Things When Selecting a Warehouse
When choosing a warehouse for your business, it’s extremely important to pick one in the right location. If you don’t, it could end up costing your company quite a bit of money. It could also make it difficult for you to move things in and out of your warehouse easily. Here are some other things… Read more »
As Retailers Go Out Of Business, Opportunities Arise for Warehouses
There are a lot of big box retailers that are going out of business all across the country. Toys R Us is one retailer that’s closing all of its stores in the coming weeks and putting lots of people out of work. It’s a sign of the times as many of these big box retailers… Read more »
