If you’re selling things online, then you need to get your orders to your customers. You’ll probably want to choose an e-commerce fulfillment center to take care of that work. What are some things to consider when choosing an e-commerce fulfillment center? Shipping Needs First, you should care about shipping speeds. Customers want their items… Read more »
November and December are typically very busy times for warehouses because of the holiday season and many people are giving gifts to one another, which means lots of retail and online orders need to be fulfilled in a timely manner. How can you best prepare your warehouse for busy times? If Mondays and Tuesdays are… Read more »
What are metrics? They’re data that helps a business measure certain aspects of their operations in order to achieve success, grow and optimize their work, ultimately satisfying customers. When it comes to warehousing metrics, certain things can be measured. For instance, how quickly can something be packed, shipped and delivered? Metrics help figure out all… Read more »
So you have a warehouse, and you need some warehousing equipment. You ideally want to invest in warehousing equipment that has a positive impact on the productivity and efficiency of the warehouse, right? What are some helpful tips for selecting warehousing equipment? Improvements First, determine what you might need to make your warehouse work better–… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Few things have impacted the logistics industry more than the proliferation of online shopping. As more and more brick and mortar shops close, businesses selling products are becoming increasingly dependent on warehouses to fulfill orders quickly and effectively to keep end consumers happy. As such, it’s never been more important for companies to have a… Read more »
What’s a bottleneck? It’s the point in production flow where everything slows down… compared to the activity that preceded it. Want a classic example of a bottleneck instance at a warehouse? Picture this: a conveyor belt is running, and it has plenty of boxes on it. For some reason, the packers who are supposed to… Read more »
Is the warehouse you currently use prepared for e-commerce growth? Or are the ones you’re looking at prepared? What if you work at a warehouse? How can warehouses prepare for inevitable e-commerce growth? Order Picking No matter what the industry, the most labor-intensive and costly activity for most warehouses is order-picking. What can help that… Read more »
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