Now’s a Good Time to Cover Your Assets
If you want to see a business owner cringe, ask him about his inventory. He will begin talking in a language few souls on the planet understand, using industry terms like
Consider the Customer Before Warehouse Cutbacks
Given the recent chaos on Wall Street, now is a good time to be concerned about the financial health of your organization. And if there is any one place where you should be looking to find efficiencies and cost savings, it
Is Your Warehouse an Ugly Baby?
Gas is more than $4.50 a gallon, transportation costs are going through the roof, your employees are struggling to keep their homes and your customers are scrutinizing every line item on their invoices. As a result, your supply chain is now more crucial than ever to your organization
What You Didn’t Know Can Hurt You
When it comes to your supply chain–and more specific–your warehouse operations, you never want to hear the words
Warehouse KPIs: Who’s In Your “Fav Five?”
As a distribution professional, you have several key performance indicators you are always aware of. The operations and fulfillment field includes many KPIs–quantifiable measurements that reflect the success factors of an organization.
But which warehouse KPIs are in your
The Night Before Christmas, Operations Style
Twas was the night before Christmas, when all through the warehouse,
Not a forklift was stirring, not even a mouse.
Warehouse ROI Reality check
“People are our most important asset!” You see that statement on the walls of companies in every industry. Well, I am here to tell you that statement is not correct–especially … Continue Reading →
The Perfect Order Equation
I need that shipped overnight! I need that delivered today! I do not want to pay a restocking charge!
What is Your Crystal Ball Telling You?
The future of your organization lies in the hands of your warehouse personnel. You probably did not want to hear that, and you most certainly do not believe it! But your warehouse knows your customers better than any other department in your organization.