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 Given labor shortages, supply chain issues, and expectations of same-day or sooner service levels, warehouses can only operate efficiently with an effective warehouse management system (WMS). Choosing the appropriate WMS software for your operation is a crucial decision. The field is exploding, and sorting through the options could be overwhelming. There are scores of WMS already on the market, and more are coming online all the time. This is warehouse management system software to know about in 2024. Narrowing the Field Some WMS software caters to specific markets explicitly or simply due to its limitations and capabilities. Investigating any industry-specific WMS relevant to your operations...

A warehouse is a foundation for any successful business. These facilities allow businesses to thrive and are the starting point for a supply chain. Unfortunately, the entire business can be disrupted when something goes wrong in a company's warehouse. Therefore, warehouses must be organized to maintain a sustainable business. Warehouse Organization For Optimization Organization is crucial for warehouses: it can be the key to creating a sustainable and successful business and improving efficiency. However, optimizing a space does not mean you must completely reconstruct your current system. Instead, you can optimize your existing processes so that staff can complete tasks more efficiently. An organized warehouse...

Because technology has become a vital part of every industry in the 21st century, we often forget just how much it has evolved in the past 20 years. Landlines have been replaced with wireless cell phones that are a quarter of the size and have double the range, wifi routers have taken the place of ethernet cables, allowing phones, scanners, and other wireless technologies have transformed the world as we know it. Warehouse operations managers are now accepting wireless communications at breakneck speeds, but many are still determining whether these technologies are worth adopting. While the cost to switch to updated systems may be higher...

Inventory management is a critical part of daily warehouse operations. This process involves the management of the goods and materials that a business intends to sell to consumers. Inventory management refers to the tracking of inventory from manufacturers to warehouses and from warehouses to consumers. Essentially, this process is responsible for having the right products in the right place at the right time. Numerous factors play a role in ensuring that inventory management goes smoothly, specifically concerning the timing of such activities. Importance of Inventory Since this process focuses on moving goods from production to sales, inventory management is pivotal to the logistics of production...

Inventory management, a crucial component of the supply chain, is tracking merchandise from manufacturers to warehouses and from specific locations to the point of sale. Maintaining an accurate inventory count is essential for avoiding overselling or underselling and preventing theft and poor management. Benefits of Cycle Counting Cycle counting allows companies to quickly compare the amounts tallied with the quantities in their systems, providing businesses with additional ways to pinpoint where their inventory system is effective. Advantages of this process include: Reduces Disruptions With a weekly cycle count, there is no need to disrupt your regular operations to perform a full inventory. Generally, annual inventory...

In today's fast-paced warehouse industry, prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility is more important than ever. Warehouse operators and supply chain decision-makers are responsible for serving their customers while caring for the planet. At Brown West Logistics, our core values of SERVE  (Safety first and always, Earned trust, Respect every person, Value partnerships, Embrace excellence) guide us in our commitment to sustainability and providing personalized supply chain solutions. Fortunately, various strategies and technologies are available to help warehouses reduce their environmental impact. Change Your Warehouse Lighting One of the top ways to lower warehouse energy waste is to upgrade to high-efficiency lighting. LED lights consume less...