Warehouses may have different zones used for different purposes. Certain items need to be stored in certain ways. For example, certain things might need to be stored above or below a certain temperature. Or, if something is volatile, it might need a special cabinet, area or room. Zoned storage involves locating items in a specific… Read more »
What Are Examples of a “Green” Supply Chain?
These days it’s smart to think about the environment. We don’t want to live in a world where birds, fish and animals go extinct, leading to human extinction. We also don’t want to pollute the world anymore than it already is! Thankfully, more and more companies are thinking about “green” supply chains. Basically, this is… Read more »
How Warehouse Efficiency Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Warehouse efficiency can have a big effect on your bottom line. The more efficient the warehouse is, the more money saved and the more profit realized, ideally. Working with an efficient warehouse will help you satisfy your customers’ needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. Warehouse Situation While most businesses spend a lot of time… Read more »
How Third Party Logistic Partners Are Helping During the Pandemic
The global pandemic changed the way most businesses do business. Indeed, 2020 was a challenging year for many businesses who had to learn to adapt to changing conditions and regulations. COVID-19 definitely altered supply chains. It also led to a shift from retail to e-commerce. As if online orders weren’t already exploding, with most people… Read more »
Here’s Why Voice Technology is Becoming More and More Prevalent in Warehouses
Technology is getting more amazing every year. What was once unthinkable is now becoming normal and “reality.” For instance, you can talk into your phone and have it recognize the words you say and type them out in order to text someone with a message. You couldn’t do that 30 years ago. Technology is getting… Read more »
Will More Automation Be Needed to Meet Warehousing Demand?
Will more automation be needed to meet warehousing demands in the years to come? Definitely. We live in an age where everyone wants everything instantly. Automation helps speed things up in warehouses. In an era when every second counts, automation is key. That said, warehouses need to step up their game when it comes to… Read more »
What Are the Most Critical Parts of Warehouse Operations?
What are the most critical parts of warehouse operations? Well, they are the basics: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing and shipping. Receiving With receiving, a warehouse needs to verify that what is taken in is what they expect! For instance, they check to make sure what they’re taking in is indeed the correct product, with… Read more »
Tips for Maintaining Warehouse Stock
Do you have a seemingly overflowing warehouse stock? How are you maintaining it? Ideally, you want to keep your warehouse stock well-organized. Efficiency, cleanliness, and orderliness are all important in warehousing. Labeling What can you do to maintain your warehouse stock? First things first: label everything that comes into receiving using a legible barcode label…. Read more »
Here’s How Warehouses in Foreign Trade Zones Can Help Your Business
Have you considered utilizing warehouses in foreign trade zones to help your business? Foreign Trade Zone Facts For those who aren’t familiar, foreign trade zones were first introduced in the United States back in 1934– and today every state has at least one. Why store your goods in a warehouse in a foreign trade zone?… Read more »
The United States Does Not Have Enough Warehouse Space for Future Demand
Does the USA have enough warehouse space? No, it doesn’t. In the next five to ten years you can expect many more warehouses to be built around the country to handle the ever-growing world of e-commerce. Machines, buildings, and people will be needed to handle all sorts of boxes and orders. If 2020 taught us… Read more »
