Voice picking is something warehouses can benefit from, since voice picking systems connect to the warehouse management system and can convert orders into voice commands for workers to hear in their headphones. Then, the worker can verbally confirm their movements. Info gets recorded in the system– automatically. This is very convenient and helpful. It allows… Read more »
The world is becoming more and more connected, and warehousing has never been more important, especially because of the rise of e-commerce. Technology In order to succeed and thrive, today’s warehouses should be using technology that allows real-time data management while also optimizing their supply chain(s). Warehousing involves storing, finding and distributing physical goods. Smart… Read more »
Have you ever seen the magnet that says, “Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine?” Well, with warehousing, poor planning is one of the major mistakes made that results in major problems for workers and the place where they work! Besides poor planning, what are some common warehousing mistakes? In-House… Read more »
Do you participate in ecommerce as a seller? If so, you might want to set up an ecommerce warehouse to store and organize your products efficiently. In a warehouse setting, products can quickly be picked and packed– then sent to their destination. Buyers place orders online, and thanks to computers, the warehouse is alerted when… Read more »
Why do some people consider working in a warehouse a great career choice? Well, a warehouse career offers variety, growth and a good paycheck. You can get on-the-job training and there’s room to grow, over time. Best of all, it’s a booming industry– warehouses are in high demand so that means lots of hiring– if… Read more »
In the old days, most warehouses were less than 10,000 square feet. These days? A good majority of warehouses in the U.S. are over 25,000 square feet. If you think about it, in the old days people lived in smaller homes and didn’t have nearly as much stuff as they do today. In the past… Read more »
Are you managing your warehouse facility and want to ensure it runs smoothly? What are some warehousing pitfalls you can try to avoid? Overflow Inventory First up, there’s the issue of too much inventory taking up too much space. When this happens your budget is going to be “off” and you might even be wasting… Read more »
Not everyone is cut out for warehouse work. That said, many people have the kind of skills and qualities that fit the needs of warehouse work. What makes a good warehouse worker? Strong Communicators For starters, good warehouse workers are decent communicators. They can easily talk with others around them, communicating what needs to be… Read more »
You’ve heard of “spring cleaning,” and as seasons change, people often think about the passage of time and what needs to be done to keep current. This is true for almost all industries, including the warehousing industry. As seasons change– from summer to fall– it’s time to prepare your warehouse for the fall season. The… Read more »
Are you selling a physical product? If so, you might be familiar with warehousing, which is the way you store your products for whatever reason. Items end up in warehouses before they’re needed for assembly, or they’re stored there for online purchase. Sometimes warehouses are a stop on the way from the manufacturer to an… Read more »
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