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...
Warehousing is one of the most critical elements in a wholesale or distribution operation. For this reason, all distributors are constantly looking for ways to increase warehouse productivity. In this article, I will go over the signs that point toward...
Private label brands have been a trade practice for more than 40 years and many distribution companies have used them as a key element of their growth strategy. But many distributors remain focused on selling and positioning well-known brands. In...
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...