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Warehousing Industry’s Next Big Challenge – Being Successful

Written by marcuswarner22 on October 9, 2011 – 8:49 am -

The next big challenge to the warehousing industry is described in this article about having too much growth, too few laborers and not enough productivity. By taking these challenges as a positive, success is just around the corner.

Forklift Aisle Requirements – Best Warehouse Layouts

Written by editor on October 8, 2011 – 12:07 pm -

Guide to designing forklift aisle dimensions based on the type of lift truck. Wide aisles, narrow aisles and very narrow aisles are explained. With this article, you will be able to budget space and layout a warehouse and set the rack to rack dimension based on whether you are using an orderpicker, turret truck, reach or deep reach and stand up counterbalanced forklift truck.

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Order Entry and Order Processing Tips

Written by editor on September 21, 2011 – 7:43 am -

Tips, ideas and best practices for entering orders, readying orders and processing orders for the warehouse. Also, in this article are described the benefits of bar code scanning in a distribution and picking operation.

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Posted in Bar Code Scanner, Cost reduction strategies, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Training & Education | No Comments »

How to Avoid Costly Year End Physical Inventory

Written by editor on September 18, 2011 – 9:32 am -

How do you avoid a costly year-end physical inventory? This article explains how to cycle count and work with your auditor to save time, money, labor, stress and handling, all while increasing control over your critical and or expensive inventory items.

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Cycle count inventory, Inventory Management, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Management, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Inventory Management, Logistics Ideas, Materials Handling Ideas, The Warehouse, Training & Education, Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Best Practices | No Comments »

Warehouse Inventory Control Ideas

Written by Arturo on May 1, 2011 – 3:40 pm -

The Pros and Cons of Inventory control. 4 approaches to inventory control are examined: memory, fixed locations, zoning and full random inventory tracking. How to organize a warehouse and create product location addresses.

Tags: Design warehouse, Pros and Cons, Warehouse Management, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Order picking, Slotting and Organization, Storage, Training & Education, Warehouse Basics | 1 Comment »

Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs – Warehouse Efficiency

Written by Arturo on April 26, 2011 – 11:06 am -

How do I reduce labor costs in my warehouse? This article looks at ways to reduce costs by looking at warehousing processes. Counting the steps it takes to store and retrieve a pallet from the pallet rack or pick an order allows you to determine if there is a more lean approach to your distribution center. Read more about reducing costs here.

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Posted in Automation, Conveyor, Cost reduction strategies, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Orderpicker, Storage, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Warehouse Planning Guide

Written by editor on April 23, 2011 – 1:11 pm -

Helpful Guide to running a warehouse: A plan for a warehouse is an important step in running a successful warehousing or distribution operation. This artilcle describes how to create a warehousing and distribution plan. By having a plan, you are putting on paper the conditions upon which you are making strategic decisions for your warehousing and distribution operation.

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Posted in Design a Warehouse, How to..., Materials Handling, Materials Handling Ideas, Storage, The Warehouse, Warehouse Basics | 1 Comment »

Warehouse Design Advice

Written by Arturo on April 3, 2011 – 6:38 am -

An easy guide to designing a new warehouse or distribution center. Design concepts and tools to help design a warehouse. Types of racking, materials handling equipment, pallet rack permits, and the pros and cons of different types of storage designs.

Tags: Design warehouse, Pallet rack permits, Pallet racking, Pros and Cons, Warehouse Layout, warehouse space efficiency, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, How to..., Pallet Rack, Rack & Storage Media, Slotting and Organization, Storage, The Warehouse, Training & Education, Warehouse Basics | 1 Comment »

Strategies to Reduce Warehousing Costs

Written by Arturo on April 2, 2011 – 12:06 pm -

How do I optimize my warehouse for space and productivity? How do I narrow the aisles in my racking? How do I save labor and time in my warehouse operation? How do I improve my warehousing processes? How do I reduce my insurance costs for my warehouse operation? How do I save electricity in my warehouse? How do I save on propane costs for my forklift fleet? These questions answered and more.

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse racking, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Design a Warehouse, Forklift, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Pallet Rack, Pallet truck, Storage, The Warehouse, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | 2 Comments »

Lift Trucks Explained – A Materials Handling Primer

Written by editor on March 12, 2011 – 9:40 am -

New to materials handling? Thinking about buying a lift truck and were wondering about the different types and uses of material handling equipment? Here is primer on the various types and uses of what most people refer to as “forklifts”.