Archive for June 2018
Most Important Questions All Warehouse Managers Should Be Able to Answer
Warehouse managers cannot improve what they cannot measure, and by the same token, they cannot manage what they do not understand. In the modern world, warehousing entails much more than just moving products; it involves countless transactions, thousands of people, systems located around the globe, and information being used through big data to derive additional…
Read MoreThe Digital Supply Chain Demands the Use of Smart Supply Chain Technologies
Modern supply chains have access to more information and technology than ever before, creating a new, digital supply chain. However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of…
Read MoreWhat Is an Omnichannel Warehouse?
An omnichannel warehouse is different from a traditional warehouse in that it handles incoming orders from online, brick-and-mortar, and all other possible channels. Let’s take a closer look at omnichannel warehouses, why they’re necessary, and how they impact warehouse management and operations. The Problem: Single E-Commerce Warehouses Cannot Handle All Orders Part of the reason…
Read More8 Inventory Management Techniques
Inventory management is an extremely complex process, and, in the omnichannel world, it includes managing multi-site distribution networks, and inventory on store shelves, in the warehouse, and on the move. Regardless of the system you are currently using, inventory management can always be a source of renewed growth and greater revenue. Warehouse managers need to…
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