Public warehousing is a great thing for commerce and businesses in a wide range of industries. Nevertheless, there are some myths regarding public warehousing that you can just go right ahead and look past. Here are three examples of said myths. You Will Get Nickeled and Dimed Using Public Warehouses We all have a story… Read more »
Cross docking services refers to a practice in logistics of which incoming trailers or rail cars are unloaded directly to a customer or retail chain with little or no storage involved. Typically, they are the inbound and outbound sides on the docking terminal, as products are received on the inbound dock then almost immediately sent… Read more »
If your company is looking for a warehousing partner to help you store and ship potentially hazardous materials, you’re going to want to do your homework to find the right one. You shouldn’t just pick the first chemical warehousing partner you can find since you need someone you can trust to take care of your… Read more »
What is voice-directed warehousing? It’s the use of voice direction and speech recognition software in warehouses and distribution centers whereas workers wear headsets connected to small, wearable computers. The software essentially tells them where to go and what to do (using verbal prompts). Then the workers confirm their tasks to let their computers know they’ve… Read more »
Is your company currently looking for warehouse space? You’re free to either buy your own private warehouse space or build a brand-new private warehouse space if you want. However, this isn’t always cost-effective for many companies. As such, they often choose to rent public warehousing or contract warehousing depending on their specific needs. Here is… Read more »
You’re going to face certain challenges whenever you rent out any kind of warehouse space on behalf of your business. But cold storage warehouses, in particular, can present challenges that you won’t always encounter with other types of warehouses. Here are just a few of the challenges that you might come across when using a… Read more »
If you own a company that specializes in selling imported items, you might be able to benefit from using what’s called a bonded warehouse. A bonded warehouse is a warehouse where items can be stored without paying customs duties. Your company won’t be responsible for paying any duties or taxes owed on any items stored… Read more »
If you own a business that specializes in selling products to customers online, you could run out and rent a warehouse space to store the products that you sell. However, you also have the option of utilizing the services of a fulfillment warehouse. A fulfillment warehouse can take care of storing your company’s products for… Read more »
Is your company currently in need of warehouse space? Rather than investing in a warehouse or paying to lease one, consider taking advantage of contract warehousing. With contract warehousing, you can outsource all your warehousing needs to a company that will provide you with a warehouse and everything that’s required to keep it up and… Read more »
The market for warehouse space is tight right now. Rather than building new/more warehouses, most companies would rather lease and/or sign long-term contracts to store their goods. Therefore, current warehouse space is at a premium. What should you look for when choosing a warehouse and/or logistics services these days? An Organized Warehouse Management System First,… Read more »
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