Container stuffing is the name for the process of loading goods into a container or other mode of transport ready for shipping. De-stuffing is the reverse, simply the unloading of goods from containers. It may seem like a fairly straightforward concept and in many ways it is, yet there are several important parts involved in … Read more…
How To Protect Against Warehouse Fire Damage
A fire in a warehouse or other storage facility can be extremely dangerous due to the amount of flammable materials inside. The huge volumes of paper, cardboard and electrical equipment within a warehouse can cause fire to spread quickly. As well as causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to mechanical equipment and commercial stock, … Read more…
Two ways to lower shipping costs without compromising on service
1) Improved trailer utilization through improved packing choices and packaging changes Within the last 5 years, various large international shippers and producers (Walmart, Del Monte, etc…) have made huge gains in efficiency by reducing packaging, and better aligning their packing techniques to suit their existing trucks, and managed to improve efficiency by almost 70% while … Read more…
Used Or Refurbished Pallet Storage Racking – Is it Safe?
When it comes to storing hundreds of tonnes worth of goods inside a warehouse storage facility, the safety of the employees who work there should be the number one priority. Pallet racking is one of the most efficient and simple ways to store large amounts of goods within a warehouse, and can be designed to … Read more…
Apprenticeships In Warehousing
Apprenticeships are ideal for young people who want to earn money while training on the job. Employers tend to seek out apprentices because they are often much cheaper to hire and show genuine enthusiasm for the job. How to find out about Apprenticeships in Logistics There are many online sites dedicated to pairing up young … Read more…
How To Keep Pick and Pack Staff Happy And Productive
Does your warehousing company have incentives to keep your pick and pack staff happy? A happy employee is someone who feels appreciated and valued, no matter how small their role. A happy employee is also more likely to remain loyal to the company and feel motivated to do better. Working in a warehouse can involve … Read more…
When is the right time to upgrade your Warehouse Management Systems?
Warehouse Management Systems for your Logistics company Competition in the warehousing and distribution industry is fierce, and traditional warehouse management systems can leave you trailing behind your competitors who have incorporated the most up-to-date systems. Keeping up with trends in warehouse management technology is the sign of a forward thinking and successful company. It can … Read more…
How can a supply chain be a strategic asset?
Traditionally, businesses have seen their supply chain as only a set of costs, something which can only be improved by reducing the price of the services that make it up. The fact is, today, that a too-thin supply chain is the bottleneck preventing good customer service, limiting global integration, and reducing resilience and flexibility. Finding … Read more…
How To Care For Your Logistics Client Base
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to build up your client base is to treat each client as though they are the same. Regardless of whether two companies are selling similar products, all businesses should be treated as individuals with different requirements; don’t automatically assume that you know what they need … Read more…
How To Avoid Pick And Pack Errors
Warehouses are exceptionally busy places, what with staff and machines moving constantly in order to get goods out to the right place at the right time. In such a hectic work environment, mistakes made sure the pick and pack process are easily made and can lead to unnecessary expenses when trying to fix them. But … Read more…