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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?”
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!”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.
Continue reading “How RFID Benefits Supply Chain Partners!”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!”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.
Continue reading “Overhauling Warehouse Processes for Coordination!”I began my career with responsibility for, amongst other things, Warehouse space planning. With almost a dozen local and remote buildings used to store raw materials and finished goods I spent more than my share of time walking through more than one Warehouse, or Distribution Center, and up and down aisles of racking and shelving.
Later on in my career when I entered the Retail and Logistics sectors the facilities used to store and disperse goods were called Distribution Centers. There were the same configurations of racking and shelving as Warehouses and they were both storing goods and dispersing goods.
To the untrained eye the Warehouses and Distribution Centers looked very similar.
But were they really the same or were they actually quite different?
Continue reading “What’s the Difference Between a Warehouse and a Distribution Center?”Whether you’re running a small family business or a large-scale distribution center, you know that gaps in warehouse fulfillment efficiency can seriously slow your business.
And, in today’s consumer-driven economic landscape, there is no room for moseying, with 63 percent of consumers saying they expect three-day delivery as the standard.
Taking a good hard look at your process can help ensure that you’re running an efficient operation and that your customers are always pleased with your services.
Continue reading “8 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Fulfillment Efficiency!”“We just spent several millions of dollars on a new Warehouse Management System for our E-Commerce Online Distribution Centre. We do not need to spend any more money on our Supply Chain.” That sounded very intriguing to say the least. At a minimize we needed to optimize storage.
The E-Commerce business anticipated 20-30% year to year growth. I could only interpret, having just joined the company, that all of the steps and planning needed had been taken. We had to ensure that the Distribution Centre could handle Holiday volumes, especially over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday period.
However imagine my surprise when I went to the Online Distribution Centre. All I saw was a very large warehouse with nothing but racks and shelving as far as the eye could see. Employees were pushing carts up and down aisles, across the entire warehouse. They were trying to find each of the products required to fill a particular customer order. The company had just invested in an expensive Warehouse Management System.
Yet no time or money had been spent on process optimization, order fulfillment cycle time reduction, cost reduction, or peak capacity load management.
We were in for a hectic Holiday season, at best!
Continue reading “Warehousing: Optimize Storage Locations!”Plant management is an integral function of the manufacturing and production industry, where it plays a role in ensuring operational success. Yet, plant managers often encounter a host of challenges that can hinder their ability to achieve excellence in their roles.
In this blog post, we will delve into the various challenges faced by plant managers and explore strategies to overcome them.
Continue reading “Common Challenges for Plant Managers: Navigating the Path to Operational Excellence!”Life is a constant adventure, full of transitions and changes. If you are moving to a new home, downsizing, decluttering, or embarking on a long journey, you have some extra space to store your belongings for a few months or years.
Choosing the right Miami storage unit is not a matter of finding a place to stash your stuff. It is about safeguarding your treasures and preserving your peace of mind. So, let us embark on a journey of discovery as we explore the key factors to consider when selecting the perfect storage unit that fits your needs.
Continue reading “Unlocking the Perfect Fit: Things to Consider for Choosing the Right Storage Unit!”Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners, such as with warehouse management software. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time.
But if there was some delay in the sorting and packing of the cargo, their trucks would spend additional waiting and idle time at the warehouse. If the warehouse made the wrong estimate of the space they need, there would be a lot of unused space in one delivery truck.
These are just some of the inefficiencies in warehouse operations that logistics chain companies have to manage.
Continue reading “How Warehouse Management Software Impacts Logistics!”Industrial conveyors employ a variety of constituent components, primarily motors. For conveyors operating at constant or variable speeds, motors are adept at controlling their velocity. In this case, the main drive motors simply alter the velocity as per requirement.
However, positioning control has different parameters and requires motors that can start or stop the conveyor with high precision. The first thing to consider here is the type of motor. For positioning applications, a step or servo motor is a great choice.
Furthermore, it requires specific features and accessories to accurately start or stop the conveyor at the desired position. Three such ways for positioning conveyors are addressed below.
Continue reading “3 Ways to Control Motors for Precision Movement in Positioning Conveyors!”Streamlining the warehouse build process is crucial for businesses aiming to enhance their logistics and storage capabilities efficiently. Adopting a systematic approach can reduce time and costs, leading to a smoother transition to being operational.
In today’s competitive world, quickly setting up functional and economical warehouse spaces is a significant advantage.
Continue reading “How to Streamline the Warehouse Build Process!”Warehouses can be a minefield for damage and injury if the proper risk assessments are not carried out and the correct protection is not subsequently put in place to prevent such issues from occurring. This is why you need Armco Barriers.
In an age of increased litigation, budgetary constrictions and affordability costs growing even tighter, it has become more important than ever to ensure the right health and safety measures are evident in any industrial environment, in addition to solid and stable protection of machinery, equipment, stock and the structure of the warehouse itself.
Continue reading “Armco Barriers In The Warehouse!”Mujin, a Tokyo-based company, has developed and deployed the first fully automated, humanless warehousing robotic systems, reports CNBC.
Unfortunately, significant challenges continue to plague the idea of humanless warehousing, yet the benefits of automation and robotics must not be ignored.
Supply chain leaders need to understand these facts and follow a few tips to prepare for a robot-driven future.
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