Content: The tide of data analytics is already flooding different industry verticals, reshaping landscapes with every passing wave. The warehouse industry is no exception, it is adopting and leveraging data analytics in every possible way. Big data analytics holds immense potential, but only if it’s harnessed effectively. Enter the data-driven warehouse: a strategic shift from … Read more
Warehouse cleanliness is an unsung hero and you will soon find out why. But first, let’s take a tour of two different warehouses. The first warehouse is a complete mess – boxes scattered haphazardly, aisles filled with debris, and products cluttered at random places. Now, picture another warehouse where everything is neatly organized – sparkling … Read more
It was the night before Christmas, when all through the warehouse, Not a forklift was stirring, not even a mouse;There were no stockings hung, only safety signs that read, Pedestrians beware, or you could end up dead;As I looked around I noticed, the inventory was not nestled where it was supposed to be, The warehouse … Read more
As a distribution professional, you have several key performance indicators you are always aware of. The operations and fulfillment field includes many KPIs–quantifiable measurements that reflect the success factors of an organization. But which warehouse KPIs are in your “Fav Five?” Here are mine, in descending order. Returns processed By this I mean returns processed … Read more
At a time when many wholesale distributors are cutting costs, instituting layoffs, freezing wages and just not spending any money, Bardon Supplies Ltd. decided that if it is to survive the current economic downturn it must focus on two key areas in its supply chain: its customers and its warehouse. To talk about investing in … Read more
COVID-19 infections filling up hospitals, gas is up over $4.50 a gallon, Inflation running rampant, transportation costs are going through the roof, your employees are struggling to keep their homes and your customers are scrutinizing every cost on their invoices. I think it is safe to assume our economy is in trouble. This means your … Read more