Monthly Archives: March 2019

Stack Safely: Understanding OSHA Regulations When Stacking Bulk Storage Containers

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as part of the U.S. Department of Labor, has set clear guidelines for stacking materials in a warehouse. Businesses of all sizes regularly stack products and containers on top of each other to make more room in a storage facility. Employees may manually stack some of these items or they may use a forklift or crane to move larger items. These regulations are meant to protect workers and anyone else who might be in the storage facility. If items are stacked improperly, they could fall and injure a worker. Learn more about OSHA’s regulations for stacking bulk storage containers. Continue reading →

Shipping with Metal Wire Baskets: Everything You Need to Know

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Have you ever thought about how empty shipping containers make their way back to the original sender? Numerous companies and startups are looking to solve the empty container problem, which costs the logistics industry around $20 million per year. In fact, around one in four containers are empty during transportation. But using collapsible storage solutions can help fight this problem. When your products reach their destination, the shipping company can collapse the container, so it will take up less space in their vehicle or maritime vessel. Here’s more about shipping with metal wire baskets and why it might be the best choice for your business. Continue reading →

4 Benefits of Purchasing Used Plastic Barrels for Your Shipping and Storage Needs

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Depending on the nature of your business, plastic barrels might be the storage and shipping solution you’ve been looking for. They can be used to store and ship a range of materials, including food, beverages, lubricants, acids, solvents and other industrial materials. Completely reusable, plastic barrels are good for the environment and they won’t cost you a lot of money. You can save even more money by buying used plastic barrels. We’ve rounded up some of the benefits of using plastic barrels for shipping and storage. Continue reading →

Secrets to Successful Wholesaling: From Storing Bulk Storage Bins to Exceptional Customer Service

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Secrets to Successful Wholesaling From Storing Bulk Storage Bins to Exceptional Customer ServiceManufacturers rarely sell their products directly to consumers or even retailers. Instead, companies in the middle, known as wholesalers, typically buy products in bulk from manufacturers and sell these products to retailers, who then sell them to consumers. This is the backbone of the supply chain as items slowly make their way from one vendor to the next, with each company making a profit along the way. Continue reading →