Make Cross Docking Facilities More Efficient by Mobilizing Technology to the Point of Task Mobilizing technology to the point of task is a cost effective solution for cross docking providers. It delivers immediate results for productivity, is simple to implement, and helps improve employee retention. Cross Docking: A Solution to Supply Chain Woes For…
Are Ecommerce and Retail Returns Eating Into Your Profits? As retailers and ecommerce providers know all too well, the systems and processes in place to handle returned merchandise can have a significant impact on profitability as well as brand reputation. Consumers are increasingly shopping from the comfort of their own homes, without ever having…
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…
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…
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…
10 Inventory Control Strategies for Better Warehouse Management Warehouse inventory control is all about maintaining the right levels of stock so you can meet consumer demand and minimize waste in the warehouse. In this blog, we’re sharing 10 warehouse inventory control best practices that will help you track and manage stock levels while efficiently…
Order picking has been identified by researchers as the most labor-intensive and costly activity for almost every warehouse, accounting for up to 55% of total warehouse operating expenses. So when it comes to increasing warehouse efficiency, optimizing the process should be seen as a high-priority task with the potential to deliver significant results. By optimizing…