We are living in unprecedented times. The global pandemic has definitely affected supply chains. And warehouses are overwhelmed! In some markets, occupancy is 99%. Think about it this way: for several months, things shut down. People stayed home from work. Things became backlogged. And, while people were home, they went on online shopping sprees, ordering… Read more »
Here’s What a Third Party Logistics Partner Can Provide
Sometimes you can’t do it all on your own. That’s when it’s good to connect with a third party logistics partner. They can provide a wide range of services to customers. As a part of supply chain management, third party logistics partners can help a company handle things like distribution, storage, transport and fulfillment services… Read more »
Warehousing Is Taking Over the Country
If you were alive in the 1980s, you might remember seeing TV news reporters showing parents fighting in stores to get their kids Cabbage Patch dolls. And if you think back to the movies of the 1980s and 1990s, you’ll probably remember quite a few of them were set at a shopping mall, which was… Read more »
Tips for Choosing an E-Commerce Fulfillment Center
If you’re selling things online, then you need to get your orders to your customers. You’ll probably want to choose an e-commerce fulfillment center to take care of that work. What are some things to consider when choosing an e-commerce fulfillment center? Shipping Needs First, you should care about shipping speeds. Customers want their items… Read more »
What is E-Commerce Fulfillment?
Okay, you have a business. And that business sells stuff online. How does that stuff get to the buyer? If it’s physical, in nature, such that you can touch it, then it needs to be shipped to the buyer so they can receive it in person. The buyer wants to get what they bought quickly… Read more »
Start Preparing for Busy Warehousing Season
November and December are typically very busy times for warehouses because of the holiday season and many people are giving gifts to one another, which means lots of retail and online orders need to be fulfilled in a timely manner. How can you best prepare your warehouse for busy times? If Mondays and Tuesdays are… Read more »
What Are the Most Important Warehousing Metrics?
What are metrics? They’re data that helps a business measure certain aspects of their operations in order to achieve success, grow and optimize their work, ultimately satisfying customers. When it comes to warehousing metrics, certain things can be measured. For instance, how quickly can something be packed, shipped and delivered? Metrics help figure out all… Read more »
Trends in Intelligent Warehousing
New intelligent systems and a machine economy are changing the way warehouses work these days. If anything, new technologies are allowing for constant connection with customers thanks to things like AI/machine learning, digital feedback loops, and 5G. With this comes a new role for warehouses– becoming a business environment instead of just a logistics center…. Read more »
Tips for Selecting Warehousing Equipment
So you have a warehouse, and you need some warehousing equipment. You ideally want to invest in warehousing equipment that has a positive impact on the productivity and efficiency of the warehouse, right? What are some helpful tips for selecting warehousing equipment? Improvements First, determine what you might need to make your warehouse work better–… Read more »
Key Supply Chain Facts
What are some key supply chain facts? It Takes a Giant Workforce It turns out that more than 5 million people in the U.S. are employed in transportation and warehousing according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These people serve the needs of many customers. In the past, most goods were sold in retail shops,… Read more »
