Operating an efficient warehouse requires a lot of moving parts. Overlooking even a minor detail can have a ripple effect on the overall flow of your warehouse. Let’s take a look at each of these steps and what you need to do to start seeing immediate improvement. 1. Identify the right ...
As Tom Peters once said, “Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, layout, processes, and procedures.” Let’s explore how to simplify and optimize each warehouse process to drive tangible results. 1. Receiving: The Foundation of Warehouse Operations Receiving is the firs...
1. Prepare Thoroughly by Assembling Your Tools and Team Preparation is key to an impactful safety audit. Before getting started, gather all necessary tools, such as checklists, flashlights, measuring devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE). You’ll also want to designate a cross-function...
Occupational health and safety (OHS) of warehouse workers is a crucial issue for warehouse managers. The importance of OHS practices has increased over recent years due both to high levels of fatal accidents in the logistics industry, and chronic shortage of labor in the sector,...
Fire safety equipment: Strategically placed extinguishers and sprinkler systems. First aid stations: Located in easily reachable areas. Security systems: Think CCTV cameras to prevent theft. Lighting: Install bright, consistent lighting throughout the warehouse, especially in high-traffic areas and near ...
Best Warehouse Labels and Labeling Ideas A warehouse labeling strategy that keeps efficiency and safety in mind simplifies all of your daily work. Keep reading to learn about what parts of your warehouse should be labeled, as well as our recommendations on high quality products. Warehouse Rack ...
Fireside Chat: Using AI to boost safety, warehouse logistics efficiency Sankalp Arora, co-founder and CEO of Gather AI, and FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey discussed during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit the use of AI technology and drones to automate inventory monitoring and asset tracking...
warehouse safety control certificates management. Order Picking Pick and pack is an essential function of any warehouse process.Order picking efficiency is up there in warehousing functions. Why? Because it can save you time and churn out orders faster. Scale order picking by using advanced WMS cap...
Discover different ideas on how to label your warehouse racks and shelves to best organize your Inventory to make finding products easier. November 15, 2024 How to choose the right barcode printer and scanner Barcoding drastically cuts down on time and error. In this article, we break down...
Regardless of the type of warehouse management system you choose, you’ll see improvement across the board. System Selection Steps There are, of course, other functionalities you can factor into your decision. Parcel carrier shipping, client web portals and inbound quality control auditing are just...