Paper—we use it in our daily lives. This is an important commodity that comes in many forms and functions. From plates, napkins, straws, stationary, toilet paper, paper towels, packaging, boxes, and more. As a society, we rely heavily on paper and pulp-based products. According to a January 2020 Marketing Analysis Report by Grandview Research, the […]
The temperature is dropping, and snow is on the way. Winter can bring new safety hazards, and it’s important to take extra precautions with the cold weather. Here are a few tips on improving the health and warehouse winter safety for employees this winter. Dress Appropriately Warehouses can be difficult to keep warm when associates […]
The internet of things, or IoT, encompasses interrelated, internet-connected objects that allow data to be collected and transferred over a network without human interaction. In a warehouse, these “objects” can include sensors for warehouse machinery and temperature, RFID tags for goods, wearables for employees, automated robots, and warehouse management systems. In addition to the meaningful […]
Today’s warehouses are much more than static storage, they are hubs of high-speed activity. That movement requires labor, technology and a process of some kind to carry out. Ever wonder how warehouse fees are generated? Warehouses rates consist of two main components – storage and handling. Although, there are some projects that may require more […]
It’s important to measure the performance of your warehouse operations to find ways to improve efficiency. Tracking the right key performance indicators (KPIs) month-over-month highlight trends in your operations. We have put together a list of some of the most important metrics to track. Receiving Efficiency Receiving efficiency measures the time from when stock is […]
At the beginning of 2020, the industrial real estate market was looking great. Unemployment was low and the economy was strong, giving people confidence to be more assertive with their investments. Businesses were making longer term commitments and investing money to expand their operations. The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and […]