Warehouseflow’s Tip of the Month – November
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A Guide for Your Own Intelligent Warehouse
In the not too distant past, before computers, before the internet was even a twinkle in anyone’s eye, warehouses used to be nothing more than a dumping ground for bodies, into a labor-intensive environment as brawn was more important than a brain. That’s right folks, a company would take their misfits, malcontents and ne’er-do-wells and place them right into the… Read More A Guide for Your Own Intelligent Warehouse
That’s Like Cash Sitting There!
If the inventory in your warehouse looks like this, you have already lost money. Give enough room for storage, keep fast movers close to the dock, cross dock whenever possible and respect all inventory like it was cash. Need to up your AIB/ASI score? Customer audit pending? Need help? We’re here and ready.
Companies Behaving Badly – Killing Me Softly
So what do the latest numbers tell us? That people are going to work, trying to do the best they can and then dying for their troubles because their employer uses luck as the safety program. I have a question for you? Your answer will remain between just us, O.K? Really. No one else… Read More Companies Behaving Badly – Killing Me Softly
Just Putting It Out There – Owners
The San Francisco bay area sports scene is all skitter scattered because after 3 straight years of being in the playoffs, this season by fan standards was a flop as we missed the playoffs with a .500 season. Sure it was also a year of turmoil, leaks, accusations, rumors and injuries which may have helped… Read More Just Putting It Out There – Owners
Companies Behaving Badly – It’s a Wonderful Life
As you prepare to celebrate the holidays and entertain friends and family please take a moment and think about the 1,400 workers who died on the job and the family members who’ll be spending their first holiday without that loved one; fathers, mothers, sons, daughters and grandparents. Thank you. Most of these accidents were… Read More Companies Behaving Badly – It’s a Wonderful Life
5 Steps For a Successful Peak Season – STEP 4
As we had learned in step 3 – Training, even though it is listed as the third step, it is still an extremely important detail to a successful peak season. With that said, this next step, safety is not only just as equally important as training but in fact, they go together hand in hand. Safety is… Read More 5 Steps For a Successful Peak Season – STEP 4
5 Steps For a Successful Peak Season – STEP 3
Even though this is presented as the 3rd step in the series, you should never under estimate the impact of training on your operation as it is a very critical element. Training as with communication works best when it’s delivered consistently, concise and with conviction. This goes for all types of training from forklift certification… Read More 5 Steps For a Successful Peak Season – STEP 3
5 Steps For a Successful Peak Season – STEP 2
Now that you have Staffing under control, (SEE STEP 1) you can focus your attention on the next important step, storage. Seasonal items are always an interesting collection of flavors, (pumpkin, eggnog, gingerbread and peppermint), new and unusual food products, new electronics and premiere of other household goods, all making their annual appearance. The… Read More 5 Steps For a Successful Peak Season – STEP 2
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