Online pickup is an increasingly popular option for many retail stores, from locally-operated locations to bigger corporate chains. And the reasons are fairly clear – it’s fast, convenient, and offers shoppers an alternative for waiting for their items to come in the mail. However, with online orders, time can be of the essence when it Read the full article…
Some of the most common questions we get here at Shelving.com involve pallet racks. And that’s understandable – there’s a lot to know, a lot to learn about, and people are always surprised by the amount of different types they see. Let’s say you’re looking to get some new or used pallet racks for Read the full article…
It’s strange to imagine at this point that anything further could be done with warehouses. Through all the advancements in warehouse safety, industrial storage, forklifts/cargo carts, and more, it’s easy to sit back and think “this is it, there’s no other way we could innovate the idea of a warehouse or storage facility for modern Read the full article…
Now that the dust has settled from the holiday seasons, it’s time to get back to work. While it might be tempting to get things back to normal and resume the daily grind of operations, the new year (and the general slowdown in business that comes with it) is a perfect opportunity to perform some Read the full article…
Warehouse workers are human and all humans are prone to making mistakes every now and then. Even with the best training, mistakes can still happen. But frequent inventory and picking errors can easily add up and result in lost sales, lost productivity, and extra shipping costs, not to mention unhappy customers. As a warehouse manager, Read the full article…
While there are many different factors that contribute to a customer’s overall satisfaction with your business, one factor that absolutely can’t be overlooked is warehouse organization and management. A client or customer might never see your warehouse in person, but a chaotic and disorganized warehouse can still have a very negative impact on their experience Read the full article…
One of the most common (and ongoing) issues with warehouses is the need for accessibility and proper layout design. Proper accessibility can help your workers handle their tasks and duties more easily, prevent accidents, and smooth out any sort of traffic or performance issues your warehouse may encounter. Whatever size your facility is, there’s likely Read the full article…
Proper safety is one of the most important things about managing a warehouse for both the safety of your workers and your inventory. While the risk for damage and injury can be high, careful maintenance and planning can go a long way to reduce that risk – so long as you’re willing to put in Read the full article…
Security is a crucial factor for any business, no matter what you do – and when it comes to the bulk storing of goods, inventory, and supplies, warehouses rely on secure storage for a number of reasons. Proper item security can help in a number of ways, from keeping your inventory safe from damage, Read the full article…
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the warehouse industry, you know how many outbound parcels and packages leave your facility every day. Keeping these packages secure and sending them properly is paramount for any business to prevent losses and make sure your customers get their items safely, whether you sell B2B or B2C. Read the full article…