Most companies these days want to improve their eCommerce sales. What are some tips to do so? Social Media First, utilize social media. Many people spend hours and hours online, daily, checking their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts. Use your pages/posts to show what you offer and give potential customers incentives to… Read more »
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How to Successfully Run a Cold Storage Warehouse
Some products, like food or pharmaceutical drugs, need to be kept cold in order to protect their quality and effectiveness. What are some tips for running a cold storage warehouse? Right Temperature Settings For starters, it’s important to maintain an adequate temperature for your products. To do so, make sure you have the correct insulation… Read more »
Finding New Warehousing Property Could Be Difficult In The Next Few Years
Finding sites to rent to set up warehouses will be difficult in the next couple years. Why? Well there’s a combination of low vacancies and high rents at this time. Larger Inventory Positions Companies seem to be taking on larger inventory positions than before– they need places to store stuff, but they’re having a harder… Read more »
Despite Technological Advancements, There Is Still a Strong Demand for Warehouse Labor
Will warehouses ever be fully automated such that no humans will be involved in working there? Perhaps, but not anytime soon. Despite increases in automation in the warehousing and logistics industries, human labor still matters. Specialized skill sets might be more in demand in the coming years compared to the need for humans to do… Read more »
Our Oklahoma City client – D & M Distribution Services, Inc.
MATHEW DALE DALLAS This was sent from the President of D&M Distribution Services our Oklahoma City, OK warehouse client about his partner Major Matthew Dale Dallas 1938 -2018. Something to really be Thankful for! Barry, thanks for sharing this piece and shows true honor and dedication! So courageous and a true hero! This weekend… Read more »
Interstate Cold Storage Expanding Murfreesboro, TN Facility in 2019.
Interstate Cold Storage Expanding Murfreesboro, TN Facility in 2019. See press release by clicking on the link below! Affiliated Warehouse Companies, Inc cooler and freezer warehouse client in Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Indianapolis, IN Suffolk, VA, and Murfreesboro, TN continues to grow and add more jobs to the great state of Tennessee! Way to go… Read more »
Things to Consider If You’re Starting a Warehousing Business
Are you thinking about opening up your own warehousing business? If so, it’s not necessarily as simple as just finding an available warehouse and filling it with stuff. You need to carefully consider a few things before you start your business. Here are some questions you should ask yourself prior to moving into a warehouse…. Read more »
We Can’t Wait to Attend the Summer Fancy Food Show!
Every year, the Specialty Food Association holds the Summer Fancy Food Show. The show is designed to be the largest specialty food industry trade event in all of North America, and it helps different companies that work within the food industry space to show off their latest innovations to those in attendance. Affiliated Warehouse Companies… Read more »
How Warehouses are Designing Tech-Friendly Systems for Workers
For years now, most of the companies that rent out warehouses throughout North America have relied on handheld scanning devices designed by Motorola Systems Inc. to keep track of their inventory. These devices, which are commonly called bricks, are found in many warehouses and help companies to carry out their operations. However, over the last… Read more »
Preventative Measures Hazmat Warehouses Should Consider Taking
Do you work in a warehouse that specializes in storing and shipping hazardous materials? If so, you should take certain preventive measures to ensure that your hazmat warehouse is safe as it can possibly be. You can start by learning about the rules and regulations put in place by organizations like OSHA, DOT, and the… Read more »
