Category: Warehouse Management

Disruptive Warehouse Technologies for Any Company!

Inside 4 Cutting Edge Warehouses! (Video)

No matter how big or small your operation and your company is you likely have the same disruptive pressures on your Warehouses and Distribution Centres.

Everyone, including  those who are best in class,  has the need to reduce costs, improve the speed and accuracy of order fulfillment and warehouse activities, optimize inventory, and provide sufficient capacity to support growth at your busiest times of the year.

The ability to leverage technology to help address those pressures is no longer just possible for large companies.  The nature of the technology landscape brings those improvements within the reach of most everyone.

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The Supply Chain Workload Iceberg!

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Supply Chain responsibilities are vast in any organization. These jobs reach far and wide, touching virtually every business process, most metrics, and all functional areas.

But too often the expected deliverables from Supply Chain professionals are established without a real understanding of the totality and breadth of actual tasks that must be performed underneath those high level expectations.

With an iceberg it is said that only 10% of it is visible as the rest is under the water. This can be analogous to the work done in Supply Chain.

So let’s explore the Supply Chain Workload iceberg!

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Maximizing Efficiency: Implementing Solar Energy in Warehouses!

How Solar Improves Sustainability in Supply Chain!

Switching warehouses to solar energy improves efficiency and green credentials while saving money—a smart decision for eco-conscious companies. Since warehouses have a lot of roof space, they’re great for setting up solar panels to make their own electricity.

This move not only supports clean energy but also leads to significant energy bill savings, merging economic and environmental advantages. 

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5 Methods to Prevent Occupational Hazards in Warehousing!

A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide!

If your business involves running and maintaining a warehouse, you should be highly concerned with the different occupational hazards that come with such tasks. Warehouse safety is something that entrepreneurs must prioritize at all costs.

Since it’s not the usual workplace setting that comprises office desks, cubicles, and ergonomic chairs, it’s only a wise decision to pay more attention and do careful planning to keep the space safe for all your workers.

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Full Case Fulfillment – The Retail Holy Grail!

The Supply Chain Detective™ and the $25M Robbery!

The retail company I had joined had just invested $25 million to automate their Distribution Centre. They automated the process of fulfilling orders in individual units, or eaches, instead of case fulfillment.

As I learned more and more about the system and the operation it became obvious to me that the entire paradigm that went into the $25 million investment was wrong. They wasted at least $20 million by perpetuating individual unit.

They could have save a lot of time and money by changing their fundamental operating model to one of case fulfillment – the Retail Holy Grail!

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Pallet Racking Selection!

Streamline your Entire Distribution Centre or Warehouse at One Time!

Organization is a key component to the success of any industry.  Keeping track of inventory and supplies can dramatically effect the bottom line, depending on the amount of time and resources allocated to these aspects of the business.  Pallet racking can be a tremendous asset when it comes to meeting these needs. 

These racks come in many different shapes and sizes, that can be specifically designed to meet your needs.   

The pallet racking infographic that follows will give you all of the detailed information you will need to make the proper decision when purchasing shelving for your business. 

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7 Reasons to Consider a Cloud Based WMS (Warehouse Management System)!

Pain Points – An Opportunity to Innovate and Expand!

The decision to invest in a cloud based WMS (warehouse management system) is often the result of sub-par systems in operation within the exclusive supply chain.

Many legacy systems have been in service for up to 20 years or more, reports Roberto Michel of Modern Materials Handling, and supply chains can no longer function on these legacy systems.

This is especially true in the age of e-commerce, so supply chain executives should consider these top seven reasons to implement a cloud-based WMS.

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Strategies to Survive the Peak Season Fulfillment Surge!

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Peak season fulfillment is a topic that strikes both fear and hope into the minds of supply chain leaders.

It can boost profitability and provide a jolt of efficiency. On the other hand, inadequate peak fulfillment can write the epithet on a company’s tombstone.

Instead of waking to a real Christmas horror, ensure your supply chain is capable of handling peak demands by understanding the problem with poor peak season planning, how the right strategies build optimization, and by applying these nine critical best practices.

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Space Planning: Could You Run Out of Space in Your Warehouse too?

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution?

“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.

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Signs Your Pallet Racking System Isn’t Working (And It’s Time for a Change)!

Pallet Tracking: The Key to Streamlining Warehouse Operations!

If your warehouse feels like it’s constantly one step away from chaos, there’s a good chance your pallet racking system has something to do with it. It’s easy to overlook. After all, racking is just… racking, right? But here’s the thing — the wrong system doesn’t just make things inconvenient. It holds everything back.

So, how do you know when your setup is no longer working for you? Whether you’re dealing with inefficiencies, safety risks, or just a layout that doesn’t feel right anymore, here’s what to watch for.

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Drop Shipping Teddy Bears!

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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.

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How RFID Benefits Supply Chain Partners!

Disruptive Warehouse Technologies for Any Company!

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) can result in substantial benefits for partners of the principal client in a supply chain process.

RFID will give them access to real-time or near real-time monitoring and tracking of asset and item movement along the entire supply chain. They can turn this power of access to information into practical solutions to increase their productivity and revenues. 

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The Essential Role of Fulfillment Services in Amazon Business Success!

Amazon FBA Advantages and Disadvantages!

Amazon, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world, owes much of its success to its exceptional fulfilment services.

These behind-the-scenes operations ensure that millions of customers receive their orders quickly and efficiently, contributing to the company’s reputation for reliability and convenience.

But what exactly are fulfilment services, and why are they so vital to Amazon’s business success? Let’s explore.

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Pallet Tracking: The Key to Streamlining Warehouse Operations!

The Pallet Supply Chain and Lumber Price Impacts!

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.

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Overhauling Warehouse Processes for Coordination!

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Efficient warehouse processes aren’t just cogs in the supply chain machinery; they’re the gears that drive optimization. A well-functioning warehouse isn’t just a place to store goods; it’s the engine room of streamlined operations.

Overhauling Warehouse processes trims unnecessary costs, speeds up order fulfillment, and plays a pivotal role in elevating customer satisfaction – something that’s paramount in today’s fiercely competitive market.

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