Have you ever been to an unorganized place, such as a store or a relative’s home? What did you think? Should you stay away from unorganized warehouses? Yes. Why? Well, because good organization is the key to any warehouse worth utilizing– and if it’s unorganized, you’ll have more headaches than you want. A well-organized warehouse… Read more »
Drayage isn’t a term most people are familiar with, but if you work with cargo and/or in the trucking industry it’s perhaps a known word. Drayage is the transportation of shipping containers by truck to its final destination. Typically, cargo will be taken off a ship and then put on a truck to be delivered… Read more »
Are you looking for an international warehouse? Companies looking to expand to new and unfamiliar markets often look for international warehouses to attract new customers and then ship products to them. In this era of global trade, many companies realize that they don’t have to just stay local or even national anymore– they can “go… Read more »
It’s that time of year when the weather starts warming up, and as summer approaches you can expect hotter temperatures daily. With that in mind, how can you cool down a warehouse in the summer? There are numerous ways. Since workers don’t love to work in extreme heat, and products shouldn’t be melting (right?), it’s… Read more »
Either you’re thinking of starting a business or you’ve got one going and you now are tasked with the idea of finding the right warehouse for that business. What are some things to keep in mind when searching for a decent warehouse for your business? Finding the Right Warehouse For Your Operation Not all warehouses… Read more »
Warehouse costs can quickly add up– you’ve got workers to pay, machines that use gas or electricity, heating/cooling equipment and plenty more expenses. Forklifts aren’t free. Someone has to manage the place. Even something like waste management services can cost quite a bit. So, how can you reduce warehouse costs? Optimize Your Storage Locations First,… Read more »
How much do you know about warehousing? Thanks to online shopping, warehousing is more important than ever. Warehousing is basically storing products before they’re sold. Warehouses come up with methods to determine when items arrive, where they’re placed in storage, how long they’re there, and how/when they’re shipped out of the facility to reach the… Read more »
When warehouses want to be successful, they implement certain strategies. A well-run warehouse wants to move products through their space and into the hands of consumers quickly. Also, if value-added services can be added on, that’s good! What are some specific strategies that help make warehouses successful, valuable and profitable? Smart Warehouses Put Customers First… Read more »
If you’re a consumer and you order something from a well-known retailer, does that retailer have their own staff members deliver items you bought to your door? Not necessarily. Oftentimes third party logistics companies are involved. They provide supply chain processes for companies, and these processes can include things like procurement, transportation and distribution functions. … Read more »
It’s that time of the year– the holiday season. It’s the time of year when people give gifts to one another, and spending is at an all-time high in December. Do you work in a warehouse? How can you stay ahead of the curve during peak warehouse season? Ideally, you’ll optimize your pick-pack-ship process using… Read more »
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