Archive for September 2017
Warehouse Cost Savings: How to Build a Warehouse Management Strategy Built on Efficiency
An effective warehouse management strategy can successfully reduce rework and drive warehouse cost savings. However, poor decisions and assumptions can lead to the buildup of other inefficiencies, diminishing the value of your existing warehouse management strategy. To ensure your strategy tackles the right challenges and promotes profitability, it must be built on efficiency. In must be built…
Read More10 Ideas for More Efficient and Productive Warehouse Operations
Thousands of antagonists to efficient and productive warehouse operations exist. As explained by Jennie Dannecker via Stanley Vidmar, slip and fall accidents and injury claims result in 95 million lost workdays annually, draining efficiency and productivity simultaneously for warehouse managers. In addition, inefficient picking processes, poor use of space and lacking inventory visibility continue to…
Read More6 Best Practices for eCommerce Warehousing
On average, 11.3 percent of total retail sales are through eCommerce channels, reports Bridget McCrea of Logistics Management. To take advantage of this increased opportunity, eCommerce warehousing managers need to follow a few best practices. 1. Implement Waveless Picking Strategies The days of picking orders in batches are over, and the only way to meet surging demand in eCommerce warehousing is…
Read MoreThe Long, Hard Road to Create an Omnichannel Supply Chain Starts With 3rd Party Supply Chain Technology Integrators as Your Guide
Figuring out the best way to implement an omnichannel supply chain is challenging. Warehouse and supply chain managers have tons of responsibilities, ranging from overseeing employee performance to managing transportation networks and beyond. Implementing new supply chain or warehouse management systems (WMS), not to mention the extensive process of selecting a WMS, is probably the last thing supply chain…
Read More[Infographic] Modern Retail Supply Chains: Why Investment in Omnichannel Is Rising
Modern retail supply chains resemble patchwork quilts, made up of thousands of squares (warehouses and suppliers) and stitches (supply chain systems). While this patchwork quilt has operated well for the past few years, modern retail supply chains have reached a point where the stitches threaten to rip. While this is the primary force behind omnichannel…
Read MoreOmnichannel Retail Supply Chain: Why Omnichannel Is Vital to Retail Survival
The role of omnichannel retail supply chain is undisputed. Implementing a strong omnichannel retail supply chain is essential to driving brand value and increasing your customer base. However, some retailers continue to hold out, increasing their risk of going out of business. Essentially, omnichannel is vital to retail survival for these reasons. Siloed Inventories Equates to Lost Sales Opportunities Omnichannel retailers cannot rely…
Read MoreWarehouse Cost Reductions: 3 Understandings Driven By Inventory Management & Lean Principles
Editor’s Note: Today’s blog post is from Chuck Intrieri. Mr. Intrieri is a highly experienced and credentialed Supply Chain Management professional and is a recognized thought leader and innovator, primarily in the areas of Supply Chain Optimization, LEAN initiatives, Operations, Manufacturing, Third Party Logistics (3PL) International Purchasing/Importing, Inventory Management and Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement Operations.…
Read MoreWarehouse Automation: Why Warehouse Workers Need Not Fear Automation or Robotics
The notion of the “Robot Apocalypse” has become an archetype in modern economics and retail. Across the country, retail employees fear how robots will impact job security and their futures, but the use of warehouse automation and robotics means great things for the future of warehouse workers in retail, as explained by Greg Ip of…
Read MoreWMS Deployment: Setting The I.T. Team’s Expectations when Getting Ready to Deploy a WMS
Chances are good your company has decided to upgrade or implement a better warehouse management system (WMS) to meet the growing demands of omnichannel retail. However, the decision to deploy newer systems places immense pressure on your IT team. Unfortunately, your staff members will blame your internal IT team if things go south, but you can help ensure everyone…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Big Data in Yard Management
The use of big data often focuses on analytics and performance measurement, and it can have major implications for yard management. It reduces downtime and helps your transportation network get freight on the road. While analytics will always be the behind-the-scenes, your organization needs to understand the benefits of big data in yard management processes.…
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