Supply chains are complex, and often, supply chain professionals don’t know enough about their own industry to administer a successful and efficient supply chain. This is why supply chains are so important and why they are often called the heart of a business. A supply chain is a series of…
Warehouses can be dangerous places. Employees have to work long hours on their feet, while forklifts are operated in close proximity to employees and materials. Warehouse accidents can result in serious injuries and even death. Hence, safety is important, and keeping your warehouse employees safe should be a top priority.…
Your warehouse is a place where you store all of your inventory. But at the same time, it’s also a place that can make your business more efficient, so you want to make the most of it. How can you leverage the space in your warehouse? The warehouse is where…
Packaging is important. It influences consumers’ overall experience. Remember, customers tend to judge a book by its cover, and hence enough thought should be given to the packaging of your product. Here’s What Should You Include in your Packaging: The Products’ Functionality The packaging needs to be clear and easy…
Health and safety are about promoting healthy and safe workplaces. By this, workplace safety is not reduced only to reducing the risk of accidents. Instead, it also includes offering a positive working environment that everyone can feel good about. With health and safety being an important part of warehouse operations,…
Those of you who own or operate warehouses know how critical it is to track inventory quickly and accurately in order to increase productivity and efficiency. While paper inventory sheets can work in a pinch, they’re often slow to use and can be difficult to handle when you’re on the…
If you’re shipping goods, you know you need a way to transport them safely-that’s why you have a car, van, or truck. But what do you do when sending your goods via ground transportation? If you’re dispatching small items, like books, you may be able to transport them through an…
If you’re going to be moving inventory at a storage facility, it’s important to follow guidelines to keep employees and customers safe. Warehouses create unique challenges that often require specific safety measures. For example, forklifts require strict control over their speed, and warehouse workers should always wear hard hats. The…
Warehouse labels are an excellent way to keep an organized warehouse. They help you quickly identify and keep track of all your inventory. Though warehouse labels come in many different sizes, shapes, and styles, they all serve the same purpose: to help you stay organized and keep track of where…
Warehouses can be a nightmare of wasted time, energy, and money. When properly designed, warehouses can be highly efficient, but they can cost companies millions when designed poorly. Warehouse design is a tricky beast because it is both art and science. The art lies in creating an environment that maximizes…
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