In warehouses, managers often gather massive amounts of performance related data, but can often find that they can apply only a small amount of it toward making progress in productivity or customer service. To keep themselves from becoming overwhelmed with data,...
Warehouse safety is a topic that isn’t often covered, but is still consistently important. According to results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal injuries in the workplace have dropped by almost 25%...
One of the most commonly asked questions in the ecommerce and fulfillment industry is: how can I remove unnecessary costs from my warehouse? There are answers everywhere, but how do you know which ones are right and which ones are leading you astray? Fortunately,...
Many factors can influence your decision to move to a new 3PL (third-party logistics/fulfillment) provider. You may just be starting out, or you’ve run into problems with your current fulfillment services. Whatever your motivation, there are some key questions you...
Maintaining your inventory and keeping everything organized can seem daunting, especially in a large warehouse with hundreds of employees moving around at any given moment. Knowing which inventory is necessary, which ones have been neglected for too long, and what you...
One of the biggest pitfalls to companies who are looking to outsource their fulfillment is they will choose their provider solely on price. Sure saving a few pennies on knock off tooth paste or breakfast cereal can be beneficial, but not when it comes to choosing a...
