The automotive industry is growing fast. Studies show the automotive logistics market was estimated to be $284.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $472.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.55 percent. That’s a lot of room to grow! Continue reading
A warehouse management system (WMS) is quickly becoming essential in today’s supply chain industry. A WMS is a piece of software that guides the day-to-day functions of your facility, including order tracking, shipping and receiving and inventory management. Instead of manually reporting and tracking orders, the system will help you automate this process, enabling you and your team to focus on the task at hand. Continue reading
Food processing is one of the most important aspects of the global supply chain. Food processing facilities make up around 15 percent of the value of shipments from all U.S. manufacturing plants. These companies are responsible for making sure everyone has access to food, whether it’s your local grocery store, community food bank or a large agricultural plant. Continue reading
The coronavirus outbreak is quickly changing the way we think about sanitation in the warehousing industry. These essential facilities tend to be filled with warehouse personnel, along with valuable supplies that need to make their way to consumers. When managing a warehouse, you need to make sure your team members are following basic sanitation guidelines to prevent the spread of disease. Providing face masks and other PPE will help keep your workers safe and healthy. If you fall behind on these sanitation requirements, your workers could easily get sick on the job, bringing your facility to a grinding halt, or they could pass these germs onto the end consumer, further exacerbating the outbreak. Continue reading
Across the world, high-income countries use 59 percent of their water for industrial use, including fabricating, processing, washing, diluting, cooling or transporting a product. Various companies are using up more water than the average citizen, but are these organizations doing enough to curb their water consumption rates? Continue reading
Efficiency is usually top of mind when it comes to running an eCommerce fulfillment center. You and your team need to quickly retrieve items, prepare them for shipment and get them out the door so they can be delivered as fast as possible. For online retailers, the average cost to fulfill an order is 70 percent of the average order value. That means your business is only making 30 percent profit off every item that leaves your facility. Continue reading
The U.S. steel industry is going strong. According to the International Trade Commission, total U.S. steel production in 2018 increased to 86.6 million metric tons from 81.6 million metric tons in 2017–an 11.4 percent increase. However, studies show trade tariffs and other geopolitical factors have put the steel industry on edge. Demand tends to fluctuate on a dime as customers take their business to different manufacturers all over the globe. It’s all about getting the highest-quality steel at the most affordable price. Continue reading
Hazardous materials are a staple of the global supply chain. The U.S. alone receives more than $2,334,425 worth of hazardous materials every year. Companies that ship, handle and store these products need to maintain proper safety protocols at all times. A small error could easily spiral out of control. Leaks, spills and cross-contamination are just some of the concerns these companies may face. Staff members may be exposed to harmful substances. These materials can also severely damage the natural environment, leading to costly fines from the federal government. Continue reading
In case you haven’t heard, the reusable packaging industry is on the rise. It’s projected to grow from USD 37.9 billion in 2018 to USD 51.2 billion by 2023. That’s quite a jump in just five years.
So, why are so many businesses and consumers investing in reusable packaging? Reusable containers and packages can reduce shipping and labor costs, improve efficiency and help save the environment. Consumers are starting to prefer reusable or recyclable containers as well. Investing in reusable containers helps you make the right impression on your target audience. Continue reading
Wire carts can be a major asset in your warehouse. While they may not always get the attention they deserve in the warehousing industry, you can use them to improve the ergonomics of your facility. They can also help you improve the order fulfillment and item retrieval process, helping you and your team get products out the door as fast as possible. Continue reading