I have written many articles on the importance of having a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage inventory and logistics. But one of the most valuable features of a WMS, which I have not expanded into, is its ability to...
Managing a pharmaceutical warehouse requires meticulous attention to detail and an efficient system to ensure that raw materials and finished products are stored and distributed correctly. In this blog, I will cover key elements of an effective pharmaceutical warehouse management...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the distribution industry, transforming how businesses operate and how products are moved. From warehouse management to transportation logistics, AI is streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. In this blog, I will explore AI in...
The distribution business is very dynamic by nature. That is why WMS providers are constantly adding features to their solutions to adapt the system to new technologies and needs. In addition, the changes in the external environment since 2020 have...
Economists are arguing whether or not the US is in a recession. Regardless of the answer, the fact is that there has been an economy slowdown for quite some time and it is affecting all sectors and distributors are not...
Manufacturers or producers of consumer packed goods have many options for getting their products to the end user. Each option involves an additional link in the supply chain, but the main goal is to get products from production to consumer...
Digital transformation has been among the priorities of companies in recent years and this trend was exacerbated by the aftermath of COVID. Distribution and logistics operations are no exception to this trend. In fact, in a survey conducted by MHI...
In my last article on distribution best practices, I mentioned that selecting the most adequate picking method is one of the topics that all distribution operations take very seriously, given the enormous amount of labor and associated costs. In this...
A distribution operation is one of the fastest growing economic sectors, even with the changes brought by COVID in the supply chain sector. According to IbisWorld, the expected growth of the wholesale market in the US for 2023 will be...
According to Fundera, A little more than 75% of small distribution businesses survive the first year, a little more than 65% survive the second year, and about 40% make it through the fifth year of operation; and a high percentage of...