Reduce Inventory Costs: 6 Tips From Order Fulfillment Pros
Running a successful order fulfillment operation requires many things. One of the most important things is inventory—it is, quite literally, the stuff that orders are made of!
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17 Holiday Shipping Statistics To Help You Prepare for Peak Season
It’s no secret the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for retail and shipping industries. And with increases in technology, ecommerce has become the driving force behind record numbers seemingly every year. Just last year, it’s estimated that shoppers spent $122 billion with online retailers alone.
Dealing with the Warehouse Labor Shortage: 3 Critical Tips
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2015 the Warehousing and Storage sector of the US economy employed 785,000 workers. By 2018, that number had grown to nearly 1.2 million—a total growth of more than 41 percent, or 415,000 jobs—driven largely by a growing economy and increased ecommerce sales across the country.
Capacity Analysis: 7 Steps to Follow
For warehouses, distribution centers, and order fulfillment operations, there is no more certain way of putting the brakes on business growth and expansion than reaching (or nearing) maximum capacity—whether in terms of space utilization or throughput.
5 Ways to Prepare Your Warehouse for Peak Holiday Season
It may be strange to think about the holidays in the high heat of August, but as anyone working in order fulfillment or retail knows, the holiday season is right around the corner.
Warehouse Space Optimization: Saving Floor Space with SKU Data
If your order fulfillment operation is nearing capacity in terms of inventory, it may be possible to save floor space and optimize your warehouse.
Capacity Planning in Order Fulfillment: Balancing Short-term Needs Against Long-term Goals
Capacity planning in order fulfillment requires the careful balancing of short-term, immediate need against long-term goals and growth.
Inventory Forecasting for Future Demand & Expansion
An accurate forecast of demand is essential for stocking appropriate levels of inventory and for planning a new or warehouse or other facility.
SKU Profiling: A Step-by-Step Guide to Accurate Results
SKU Profiling is the process of understanding how product flows through a warehouse, which informs how and where product is stored.
Why Dallas is a Great Place to Build a DC
Building a new DC in Dallas is always a good idea. But not sure of exactly where in the country you should build it? As we can see in Amazon’s search, “Where should...