Receiving new inventory is the first step in the warehousing operations management process and one of the most important. An inefficient or disorganized warehouse receiving process can lead to preventable mistakes that increase waste and negatively impact downstream processes. Outcomes of a poorly managed receiving process may include improperly accepting incomplete or damaged shipments, failure…
Key Steps to Improve Safety in the Warehouse and Optimize Productivity As warehouse workers race to meet increasing shipping targets against the backdrop of a severe labor shortage, reports of accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and debilitating health conditions are skyrocketing. DTG CEO Steve Shaheen points out in a recent SupplyChainBrain article that a few key…
The Future of the Human/Machine Workforce An article recently shared in Forbes by DTG CEO, Steve Shaheen explored the future of autonomous warehouses, or “dark warehouses,” which operate with minimal human intervention. As expressed in the article, the operative word here is minimal. As Steve outlines, there’s no doubt that robots and other automated systems…
Extreme Sports Enthusiast Leads the Charge to Bring Functionality to the Point of Task As co-founder and CEO of DTG, Steve Shaheen has been driving the shift to mobilization for years. He clearly sees the potential of advanced mobilized battery power to untether everything from warehouse workstations and POS stations to stovetops and concession stands.…
Healthcare Computers on Wheels Roll With a Changing Economy In 2023 and beyond, the healthcare industry is facing the challenge of reordering workflows and productivity to fend off rising costs that will inevitably be transferred to the patient, making healthcare even more unaffordable than it currently is. Within the healthcare delivery sector, a fleet…
Start Measuring These Warehouse Efficiency Metrics Today, for Better Productivity and Improved Processes H. James Harrington, world-renowned quality guru and author of more than 40 books on lean management and process improvement, famously wrote: “Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to improvement. If you can’t measure something, you can’t…
Workflow Optimization Without Automation Despite the fact that supply chain challenges are projected to ease up in 2023, businesses in the 3PL and warehouse space are under increasing pressure to manage skyrocketing demand while overcoming labor shortages and keeping costs down. Though automation seems like an easy solution, it can be expensive, time consuming, and…
CRO Sees Potential for Mobilized PowerStations Everywhere He Looks With responsibility for sales revenue across all of DTG’s current and emerging markets, Richard Shaheen has a challenging job, but he’s up to the task. From when he co-founded the company in 2017, he has never taken for granted the enormous potential there is for…
Mobilized Returns Management Solutions Help Retailers Retain More Holiday Sales Profits The joy of the holiday sales frenzy is often dampened in January, with the dreaded month of returns. However, streamlining returns management and reverse logistics processes will help you maximize those holiday profits, retain valuable talent, and avoid getting bogged down in a…
DTG Co-Founder and CEO, Steve Shaheen, Shares Thoughts on Innovation With Forbes Magazine I recently wrote an article for Forbes, as a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, addressing innovation: what it really is and how businesses can put it into action. Yet, quite simply, the key is understanding the problem. As I…