With ecommerce warehousing, there are several things to consider. What are some of those things? Time Saving Storage Well, for starters, think about chaotic storage, which was pioneered by Amazon. This is a way to store products without following a logical process. Instead, it involves putting things on any shelf space available when they arrive…. Read more »
Category: Warehousing Industry
How Warehouses Can Acquire More Customers
How can warehouses acquire customers? There are several ways. Traditional Marketing Methods Consider traditional marketing methods like print media, street signage and advertisements in newspapers. Those are all ways to “get your name out there.” Of course, warehouses can also acquire new customers through customer referrals, agents/brokers, and networking events, too. Then there’s the company… Read more »
Warehouse Managers Often Have to Solve These Problems
What are some common warehouse management problems? There are plenty, but here we can focus on some of the most common ones… Same Old Processes First, there’s the issue of redundant processes. For example, does it happen at your warehouse where workers pass the same ticket through multiple hands? This is time consuming and may… Read more »
Are Warehouses Overwhelmed?
We are living in unprecedented times. The global pandemic has definitely affected supply chains. And warehouses are overwhelmed! In some markets, occupancy is 99%. Think about it this way: for several months, things shut down. People stayed home from work. Things became backlogged. And, while people were home, they went on online shopping sprees, ordering… Read more »
Warehousing Is Taking Over the Country
If you were alive in the 1980s, you might remember seeing TV news reporters showing parents fighting in stores to get their kids Cabbage Patch dolls. And if you think back to the movies of the 1980s and 1990s, you’ll probably remember quite a few of them were set at a shopping mall, which was… Read more »
Tips for Choosing an E-Commerce Fulfillment Center
If you’re selling things online, then you need to get your orders to your customers. You’ll probably want to choose an e-commerce fulfillment center to take care of that work. What are some things to consider when choosing an e-commerce fulfillment center? Shipping Needs First, you should care about shipping speeds. Customers want their items… Read more »
What is E-Commerce Fulfillment?
Okay, you have a business. And that business sells stuff online. How does that stuff get to the buyer? If it’s physical, in nature, such that you can touch it, then it needs to be shipped to the buyer so they can receive it in person. The buyer wants to get what they bought quickly… Read more »
What Are the Most Important Warehousing Metrics?
What are metrics? They’re data that helps a business measure certain aspects of their operations in order to achieve success, grow and optimize their work, ultimately satisfying customers. When it comes to warehousing metrics, certain things can be measured. For instance, how quickly can something be packed, shipped and delivered? Metrics help figure out all… Read more »
Trends in Intelligent Warehousing
New intelligent systems and a machine economy are changing the way warehouses work these days. If anything, new technologies are allowing for constant connection with customers thanks to things like AI/machine learning, digital feedback loops, and 5G. With this comes a new role for warehouses– becoming a business environment instead of just a logistics center…. Read more »
Key Supply Chain Facts
What are some key supply chain facts? It Takes a Giant Workforce It turns out that more than 5 million people in the U.S. are employed in transportation and warehousing according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These people serve the needs of many customers. In the past, most goods were sold in retail shops,… Read more »
