It’s difficult to put a definitive number on cargo theft. However, to give a sense of the scale of the problem, consumable goods worth around $3.96 million were stolen from US freighters in 2020. Only around $315,000 of these stolen … Read More
Warehouse management system (WMS) software is a big step up from inventory management software (IMS). The main focus of IMS is on automated order fulfillment and stock counting. However, inventory management is only one feature of WMS software. The functionality … Read More
Unless your name is Santa, behind every smiling delivery person is a complex, intense logistics network and system, backed by serious hardware and software systems. These networks involve both a fulfillment center and a distribution center. They are responsible for … Read More
Cargo loading and unloading can be a hazardous process. Workers can be injured, equipment broken and warehouse structures damaged. In this article, we take a look at best practices to make the processes safer. Technology plays a big role in … Read More
In business, cash on hand, aka liquidity, is more important than having higher inventory levels. This is because cash gives you more options to make money than high inventories. As a result, companies must balance cash in the bank and … Read More
When it comes to shipping and inventory, efficiency and speed are some of the most important factors. Cross-docking services are one-way companies can gain the upper hand and stay ahead of the competition. Efficient cross-docking can boost productivity and streamline … Read More
Warehouses play an absolutely indispensable role in the supply chain. Without this crucial stage, distribution, and sorting would not be possible. How do you determine the value of warehouse capacity? The Value of Warehouse Capacity What Is Warehouse Capacity? Businesses … Read More
When it comes to warehousing there are a lot of current trends that can affect the way you do business. Also, there are current and future developments that can also have a drastic effect on your income and expenses. One … Read More
A supply chain is the system of businesses and individuals involved in creating and supplying a product or service. To provide just a short background of supply chains, let’s discuss what some of it entails. Some activities that make up … Read More
Business owners and entrepreneurs are inundated with decisions when first venturing out into the complex world of business. One of these essential decisions includes answering the question of whether their business should sell B2B or B2C. What does this mean … Read More