The Basics of Forklift Safety
Warehouse equipment is involved in about 100 deaths and 20,000 injuries each year in the U.S. alone. To minimize this danger, thorough training for the people who operate and work around heavy industrial gear is a must.
Operations & Fulfillment
Are Parcel Carriers Trying to Shaft Consultants?
Parcel carriers UPS and FedEx have selectively adopted a policy to reject bids that involve a third-party consultant. Logistics consultant Rob Martinez,
Q&A: Straightening Out Your Stockouts
With the holiday season nearly here, merchants are hoping that they projected correctly with inventory so they don’t end up with too much or too little
Automation Options for Parcel Shippers
Direct merchants have myriad options for processing parcels shipped via FedEx, UPS and other carriers. There are many third-party systems in the marketplace
Summer Cargo Crisis Eases Up
It was widely reported this summer that retailers were paying at least twice as much as last year in cargo freight costs, thanks to rising demand for imports combined with shrinking space on cargo ships. The situation in early summer had some merchants fearing they wouldn
How to Reduce Warehouse Costs
Merchants always want to improve their warehouse operations and reduce costs, especially when the economy is down. Typically, you can make the most effective
Cut Costs by Cleaning Your Ship-to Addresses
Transportation is a huge expense in distribution, so shaving costs in this area is often an operations priority. But you need to evaluate all of the associated costs that drive your total transportation spend.
Survey: Inventory Levels Fell in 2009
More than 50% of the companies surveyed saw a decrease in inventory levels during 2009, according to a recent Finished Goods Inventory Management Report by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium.
Proper Slotting Can Reduce Warehouse Costs
Slotting, or determining where each item should be located, is one of the most overlooked aspects of running a warehouse. If your distribution center is trying to control or reduce costs and meet customer expectations, proper product placement is essential.
USPS Seeks Reclassification of Standard Parcels
The U.S. Postal Service has asked the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to reclassify some Standard Mail parcels to complement its current shipping product line.