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“We are out of space!”
“What? We’re only in the middle of September.”
“The receiving docks are backed up. We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. There are even more containers on their way. And we have no empty space left in the warehouse racking.”
That was the actual conversation I had with the head of the Distribution Centre (DC). We had a big problem on our hands to say the least.
Continue reading “Space Planning: Could You Run Out of Space in Your Warehouse too?”Without cranes, the world as we know it today probably wouldn’t exist. People developed many of today’s infrastructure developments with the help of these powerful machines. But to get them where they are needed you must know how to properly transport a crane.
Continue reading “How to Properly Transport a Crane!”Fleet management is a critical component of the logistics and transportation sectors, involving the administration of a company’s vehicle fleet to ensure optimal performance, safety, and efficiency.
This encompasses a range of activities, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, routing, and compliance with regulations. As global trade and eCommerce continue to expand, the demand for effective fleet management solutions has become increasingly paramount.
Continue reading “Fleet Management Software vs Manual Tracking: Why Automation is the Key to Success!”The latest advancements in technology have had huge impacts on the world we live in, almost overnight transforming industries such as taxi services, food and grocery delivery, and music. Sometimes this change happens so fast it’s hard to even comprehend the growing expectations and what’s happening for businesses and consumers alike.
Although many of these growing expectations have been positive, creating a more efficient and faster-moving world (can you imagine a world without Uber?), there are many that reach too far, not taking into account the realities of the industry they are frantic to establish themselves in.
Continue reading “The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!”
The company was new to the general merchandising business. As such the Category Managers were going wild with ideas on how to expand their product assortments and procuring new and interesting products to sell.
But unfortunately their zeal did not come with a thorough understanding of the Supply Chain implications of their decisions.
This all came to a head when they had placed orders for a large number of oversized items, including those giant stuffed teddy bears. You know the kind. The giant stuffed animals that are anywhere from 5 feet to 8 feet tall, like you find at Costco.
What followed was a disaster in terms of cost and customer satisfaction.
Continue reading “Drop Shipping Teddy Bears!”Typically, as evidenced by the home automation industry’s active use of voice recognition for the consumer space, the consumer application of technologies, like virtual reality or augmented reality, leads towards logistics artificial intelligence applications in logistics and supply chain, which includes the use of voice recognition.
No less exciting than space travel or driverless cars is the rapid development of natural voice recognition technology. Automated call center and foundational smartphone software that can follow verbal instructions has already come to pass.
However, recent developments in this space promise to revolutionize the shipping and logistics industries too, making times in transit faster and the entire process of moving and shipping products more flexible.
Continue reading “Voice Recognition Technology Is Here! And It Can Hear You!”Every time I am asked about how to handle and transport chemicals I answer that it is all about being well-informed.
Indeed, there are various elements that one has to know when it comes to the storage and handling of chemical products.
Continue reading “How to Safely Handle Chemicals!”Most people involved in logistics or supply chain related fields would have heard of the term 3rd Party Logistics or 3PL. But what is a 3PL?
I ‘m not sure however if many would be that familiar with the terms 1st Party Logistics, 2nd Party Logistics or 4th Party Logistics let alone even pondered the meanings of 1PL, 2PL or 4PL .
Given this blog is all about managing 3rd Party Logistics service providers it would be remiss of me if I did not provide an explanation of how the term 3PL is interpreted throughout this site.
Continue reading “What is a 3PL? The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL!”The right seating solutions can make a huge difference when it comes to your comfort and well-being. Truck drivers need comfortable, ergonomic seats that provide maximum safety and support.
Continue reading “Seating Solutions for Trucks: Comfort and Functionality Combined!”There are a lot of people that are looking to buy discounted pallets. This is understandable. The problem is that pallets are not always in good condition. They might be cracked, have missing boards, or splinters.
Buying a discounted pallet can be an expensive mistake. The following article will share 9 tips that will help you be more successful with your discounted pallets.
Continue reading “9 Tips for Buying Quality Discounted Pallets!”In today’s interconnected world, efficient supply chain management is crucial for industries across the board, including the moving and relocation sector. To deliver exceptional customer experiences and improve operational efficiency, it is essential to optimize supply chain strategies.
This article explores in-depth how moving and relocation companies can streamline their supply chain processes to achieve seamless transitions and enhance overall performance.
Continue reading “Optimizing Supply Chain Strategies for Seamless Moving and Relocation!”It’s never been easier for food companies and food industry to reach their customers. Restaurant delivery has grown 20% in the last five years; while estimates differ, online food delivery sales are estimated to grow as high as $220 billion by 2023 – 40% of total restaurant sales.
Online grocery may lag behind restaurants in online delivery adoption, but it’s definitely growing. Deutsche Bank estimates that the $24 billion online grocery market will surge to 120$ billion by 2025.
One reason for this growth is the recent proliferation of delivery models and fleet types: same hour, same day and next day delivery; single fleet, multi-fleet, crowdsourced fleets and in-house fleets; deliver from store, curbside pickup, delivery from robotic warehouses, and so many others.
Continue reading “Food Industry Delivery Trends!”If you spend a lot of time on the road, especially on the highway, you’ve probably noticed the enormous commercial trucks that are constantly rumbling by. Behind those trucks is a legacy of commercial trucker training.
These trucks are everywhere, transporting every conceivable kind of wares within a state, or even from coast to coast. If you buy some fruit in a grocery store, it likely spent some time inside one of these trucks before it ended up in your refrigerator.
Continue reading “Commercial Trucker Training! Sufficient or Not?”Customs experts are an often unsung, but important, part of strategic Logistics and Import/Export operations. Here’s the lowdown on what companies should be looking for when hiring import/export professionals, and what the talent picture looks like on the ground.
On the Argentus blog, we support our recruitment business by shining the light on all things Supply Chain Management. With a particular focus on talent issues, we give our perspective on developing trends in the field, emerging technologies, changing skill profiles, and hiring strategies.
As part of this effort, every once in a while like to take the time to focus on one particular discipline within Supply Chain. These are often roles or competencies that play a key part in effective strategic Supply Chain operations – but don’t get a lot of attention.
The goal is to help companies and hiring managers see the talent picture on the ground, and to help Supply Chain professionals decide the paths that their careers will take.
Continue reading “Spotlighting Import/Export Professionals!”Pallet tracking is an essential element of modern warehouse management. With the development of e-commerce and the growing demand for accurate and quick order fulfillment, warehouses are experiencing increased challenges in terms of optimizing their operations.
Given this, the management should pay increased attention to tracking pallets in the warehouse, which can increase the overall efficiency of the company.
Continue reading “Pallet Tracking: The Key to Streamlining Warehouse Operations!”
