Friday, December 30, 2016
Warehouse workers are human and all humans are prone to making mistakes every now and then. Even with the best training, mistakes can still happen. But frequent inventory and picking errors can easily add up and result in lost sales, lost productivity, and extra shipping costs, not to mention unhappy customers. As a warehouse manager, Read the full article…
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Every workplace needs a little TLC every now and again, and that goes double for warehouses and distribution centers. Between the needed equipment, the constant flow of products and inventory, and the number of workers in any given factory, tools and supplies are bound to break down and need repair or replacement. While there’s Read the full article…
Friday, July 15, 2016
When it comes to food storage, whether for long-term storage, distribution, or restaurant use, managing energy costs is crucial. Studies have shown that for facilities that specialize in cold storage for long periods of time, more than 60% of their operating budgets is taken up by utility costs alone. Whether you work in a restaurant, Read the full article…
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Shelving, Inc. has recently started carrying LED lighting solutions, which are quickly becoming a popular option for warehouses. While the cost is a little higher up front for LED lights, the long-term benefits easily outweigh those costs. Instead of using fluorescent lights that may last a couple months, the actual diodes on LED lights are Read the full article…
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
No matter what size your business, from locally-owned retail to major national chains, shrink and loss is one of the biggest issues facing retail today. From supplier miscounts to outright shoplifting, loss can come in many forms and is one of the leading causes of profit loss and inventory control problems in retail stores of Read the full article…
Friday, September 18, 2015
Lights, despite how often we use them, tend to go overlooked – when was the last time you thought about the lighting in your warehouse except for the last time you had to replace a bulb? Nobody gives their lights a lot of thought when they’re working, but upgrading your facility’s existing lighting system can Read the full article… |