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A typical warehouse might handle a wide variety of inventory. Some items sell quickly and must be restocked regularly. Other items might take up space for a significant time before selling. Every inch of your warehouse is valuable real estate. Optimizing how you use it could significantly impact your bottom line. Consider whether one of the following strategies for maximizing your warehouse capacity works for you. By simply learning how to use space in a warehouse properly, your business could be more agile, responsive, and profitable. Select an Optimal Timeframe How long is a long time for merchandise to stay in a warehouse? It depends...

If you are someone responsible for your company’s warehousing, one of your top priorities is ensuring that your products are safely stored and handled. The last thing you want is to deal with damaged goods or returns, which can lead to lost profits and unhappy customers. In this blog post, we'll discuss some practical steps you can take to minimize product damage in your warehouse and boost your efficiency. Optimize Your Storage Space Optimizing your storage space is one of the most effective ways to prevent product damage. This involves using suitable storage systems for your products, ensuring that items are properly labeled and organized,...

 With technological advancements come increased application and implementation throughout industries, especially in the shipping and warehousing industry. One recent innovation is virtual inventory—which has puzzled many industry professionals. How can a virtual product benefit our logistics operations? It sounds counter-intuitive. However, incorporating virtual inventory into your logistics strategy can put you one step ahead of your competitors by allowing you to save on retail space while ensuring that the product shoppers want is available quickly. What is Virtual Inventory? We must first define virtual inventory to understand how virtual inventory can benefit your operations management. Virtual inventory is a digital collection of a retailer’s available...

 Wireless technology has revolutionized every aspect of modern life. From implantable medical devices that send data to doctors miles away, to augmented reality games we play on our cell phones, wireless technology is the foundation of modern communication. Warehouses have been using it for decades, but innovations continue in the industry. Here is a look at how new wireless technology can change warehousing practices. Private Wireless Networks Support Increased Automation WiFi has some severe limitations in a warehouse environment. Some warehouses find their WiFi networks insufficient to allow them to use technology to their best advantage. There are often blind spots, where metal shelving and...

Asset tracking is more than just inventory control. The system typically combines hardware and software to provide data about physical objects and monitor their location. Older asset tracking systems often use hand-held scanners or wearable technology to locate items in a facility. Some could provide data such as when the item arrived at the location and when it was last touched. Emerging technology like real-time location systems (RTLS) can autonomously collect and distribute information about an item’s movements. For more information on how a 3PL provider could help you set yourself apart from the competition by staying up to date with advancements in warehouse technology,...

Every workplace needs a thorough cleaning on a regular basis, and a warehouse is no exception. A clean workspace shows workers you care about their environment. Clean, clutter-free surroundings improve employee morale and retention. Furthermore, a neat and organized workspace is crucial for avoiding injuries that may open you up to lawsuits. In an industry that faces perennial worker shortages, you could get a step up on your competition by providing an organized, well-lit, clean workplace. It is therefore worthwhile to determine the most effective approach to warehouse cleaning. Implement a Regular Schedule Just like cycle counting is more accurate and efficient than closing the...