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...
One of the most critical issues of a distributor or wholesaler is the definition of the price of their products. Every inventory item has a base cost and a base selling price. However, you may require different prices for specific...
In the first part of this article, we talked about the possible rack arrangements in the storage space in order to optimize travel time within the warehouse. But the arrangement of the racks is only one part of the solution...
Warehouse layout design affects all warehouse processes, from receiving to warehousing, picking, and delivery. Of all warehouse processes, picking takes up over 50% of a warehouse's labor. This isn't surprising considering that, despite warehouse technological advancements in areas like automated...
The reorder point is the most important thing when it comes to purchasing from a vendor. It enables you to maintain the right stock in your warehouse. If your reorder points are not frequent enough, you will have lost sales....
The term put away refers to the process of moving incoming inventory from the receiving zone to an optimal location for storage. This location could be anywhere, including the picking area, the replenishment area, or the storage area. Although it...
One of the key goals of any warehouse operation is to ensure the accuracy of the inventory information. Errors in any process related to inventory movement can alter the veracity of the inventory. That is why the inventory cycle count...