When a person decides to start a company, it is normally with the idea of having a long lasting business. However, the business world is very dynamic and many things can happen that might lead you to the conclusion that...
In a distribution operation it is normal for the quantity of products purchased from a supplier, stored in the warehouse and sold to customers, to have different units of measurement. In this article, I will explain what a unit of measurement is, how it...
Last week I went over the organizational issues you have to consider in order to get rid of the emotional obstacles that could hinder a successful WMS implementation. This week I will talk about the planning aspects of WMS implementation...
If you have a distribution or a warehousing operation you need to very carefully weigh when and how to proceed with a WMS implementation. In What is a Warehouse Management System we explained what a WMS is and in Features a Warehouse Management System...
One of the biggest threats to the disruption of a manufacturing or distribution company’s operation stems from an FDA inspection. In this article, I will explain what the FDA is, why it inspects companies, who is subject to inspection, and...
The transfer order is one of the most critical processes in the organization of a warehouse, especially if you have more than one area or location where you store products. In this article, I will explain what a transfer order...
FIFO and LIFO are the most important and controversial topics in warehouse management and many people do not seem to get it. Your gross profit, taxes, obsolescence and product expiration depend on the method you choose. In this article, I will explain what they...
Sales agility refers to the ability of a company to fulfill a sale efficiently and in the shortest amount of time. If you are a distributor it involves the optimization of the order-taking process, the pick and pack of the...
Sales have always been a complicated process. To talk a client into buying your product or solution above your competitors is not easy, especially if your product is not the best fit for the client. In these cases, some companies...
If a company has a successful business in its country, it is very logical to think about expanding to another country. Most companies initially try to expand in their own region, but given the weight of the USA in global...