A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a High-ROI Hybrid Warehouse David Carter still keeps the first paper pick ticket he ever signed—framed above his desk at ArrowPath Foods’ 350-thousand-square-foot distribution center. It’s a reminder of how far the facility has come … and how easily old habits...
It Can Be a Real Gut Punch (and a Double Whammy)! An Overview Based on a review of industry reports and analyses from 2024, the estimated average cost of a single mispick typically falls in the range of $30 to over $75 per incident. The cost can...
Retailers look at the back-to-school and holiday seasons with both anticipation and anxiety. The success of back-to-school sales is often a precursor for what’s coming right around the corner -- the almighty consumer holiday shopping season....
For retailers, attracting, satisfying and retaining customers remains job number one. Whether they’re trying to lure consumers into the physical location or get them to click ‘submit order’ on the website, significant work goes into building that relationship....
For companies who provide products to customers, accuracy remains a top concern. Afterall, getting the right product to each customer on time is what helps drive repeat orders and builds a long-term customer relationship....
As another calendar year turns, we’re filled with hope and optimism for a fresh start and a new beginning. Unfortunately, the challenges from the previous year don’t just disappear when the ball drops. Action needs to be taken. ...
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse™, preliminary insights show holiday sales increased 8.5 percent year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24....
With the exponential increase in customer demands, technological advancements and fierce competition, distribution and fulfillment centers are under heightened pressure to speed up order fulfillment and optimize their operations....
Many large brick and mortar retailers have already announced their holiday plans, which for many, include keeping their doors closed on Thanksgiving Day. Instead, they’ll be running online promotions that day, putting their eCommerce capabilities in the spotlight and immediately to the test....
For many, the process of adding new and temporary employees consistently ranks high among the priorities and concerns voiced by warehouse management. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in the same boat as many other organizations struggling to fill warehouse worker positions....
