Supply chains have continued to recover after the turbulence and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (as well as the ongoing US-China trade war and the Russian siege on Ukraine). Manufacturers and retailers must focus on building resilience in 2024 as they manage a vulnerable but slowly improving supply chain. Here are some risks that still exist in the supply chain and what we can expect as we head into 2024 and beyond ..read more

Managing a warehouse will always be challenging. You must ensure smooth operations while tackling a variety of ongoing risks and problems at the same time. This can result in problems with order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, supply chain visibility, and much more. Here are some of the most common warehouse management problems and how your business can address them ..read more

Customer expectations shifted drastically in 2023—but so did the way that many distribution and fulfillment centers worked to meet these expectations. Sustainability, speed, and customization are more important than ever. Here’s a look at what we can learn from fulfillment and eCommerce over the past year and how businesses are shifting their focus to adapt to new customer expectations ..read more

The product that’s stored in your warehouses and fulfillment centers is essential to keeping your business thriving—but this only makes smart financial sense if you have what you need and not much more. Otherwise, your product will go to waste, and you will spend too much on warehousing space ..read more

Warehousing, distribution, and order fulfillment must continue to evolve to meet various challenges and changing consumer demands. Faced with expanding omnichannel options and the ability to leverage technology to address different inefficiencies, businesses in these industries have many opportunities for unprecedented gains. Here are some of the challenges still facing the warehousing industry and some top predictions for order fulfillment in 2024 and beyond ..read more

From sweltering summer temperatures and frigid winters to powerful storms, flooding, and even wildfires, there are certain precautions (like having an emergency action plan) that can help keep everyone safe during a storm. Because of factors like scaffolding, large, open indoor spaces, electrical equipment, and heavy machinery, proper protocols during severe weather may be a matter of life and death ..read more

, on Mon, Nov 27, 2023 In the last several months of the year, your warehouse or distribution center is probably concerned about being ready for peak season. After all, holiday shopping begins ramping up in the fall and activity doesn’t slow down until well after the new year. But another concern for your business, depending on its location, should be the winter weather ..read more

Warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution centers are fast-paced, busy places with lots of activity--which can also make them a magnet for safety issues. Learn about the strategies you and your team should be implementing to avoid injuries and maintain your positive business reputation ..read more

Warehouse construction boomed alongside eCommerce during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic but slowed shortly after. Now, we’re witnessing new, more sustainable growth and higher spending in warehouse automation that is expected to carry into 2024--here’s what’s happening ..read more

Most warehouse jobs will require that workers be on their feet for long periods and do some repetitive lifting. So it's important to dress in comfortable clothing that allows movement. But many warehouses also have dress codes and value safety. Some even require employees to wear uniforms. Here are some tips for appropriate clothes for a warehouse job, whether you decide everyone should wear the same thing or not ..read more