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 »
Posts Categorized: Warehousing Industry
How to Prevent Warehouse Falls
When it comes to warehouse safety, what’s one of the major concerns? Warehouse falls are no joke. If a worker falls on the job, that can cost a company a lot of money, and, of course, it’s no good for the worker, either, since they’re injured! Fall injuries make up a large percentage of workers’… Read more »
How to Improve Your Warehouse on a Budget
If you own or run a warehouse then you’re probably looking for ways to improve how the warehouse operates. What are some economical ways to improve warehouses? Back to Basics First, consider going “back to basics” with how you think about your warehouse operations. Take stock of what you’ve got and where you’re currently at–… Read more »
How Do Get Rid of Extra Inventory taking up Warehouse Space
If you have excess inventory, there are several ways to get rid of it. Consider returning items to your supplier for a refund or credit. Or think about diverting your inventory to new products. You could take what you have and create something new with it– for instance, converting scrap into something others can utilize…. Read more »
Wearable Technologies May Change the Warehousing Industry
For the longest time, warehouse workers have had to visit computer workstations or use scanners to do their work. But imagine the future where things are “wearable.” Technology might make it possible to wear various hands-free devices such that updates and instructions appear in their line of sight. What would this mean for warehouse work?… Read more »
