Category Archive: Warehouse
Posted on: September 17th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
Companies in the business of importing and/or exporting merchandise are all too familiar with the pain of duty payments when products cross borders. Compounded with the fees of warehouse storage, charges can add up quickly. If you’re looking to reduce operating costs (and who isn’t?), consider the use of a bonded warehouse, which in many cases allow operators to delay or avoid the payment of duties on goods. Typically situated by a port, these specialized warehouses may be … (Read more)
Posted on: June 8th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
Every warehouse manager is always looking for ways to increase sales, save time, ensure business runs smoothly, and improve his or her relationship with customers. If this sounds familiar, a warehouse inventory management system might just be the answer. The inventory stored in your warehouse is usually the center of your business, and a management system can help keep it organized and secure. But those aren’t the only reasons to consider the investment. Here are five advantages of using a … (Read more)
Posted on: May 1st, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
You may be considering additional storage options for your business. There are many third-party options available to business owners and inventory managers who are seeking to streamline their warehousing needs.
Here are two popular options for businesses looking for additional space and inventory support:
Contract Warehousing
Contract warehouses handle shipping, receiving and storage of inventory products on a contract basis. Terms of the storage vary from client to client, but generally speaking, contract warehousing clients commit to a length of … (Read more)
Posted on: April 15th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
A contract warehouse is needed by a business that has storage and delivery needs. You need a safe, centralized place to keep your products. Running your own warehouse could be too dangerous or expensive, so find a company that specializes in warehousing like Bonded Service.
Here are the three main benefits that come with contract warehousing.
Various Services
The average warehouse provides a wide range of services to clients. If you need packing, inventory control and shipping options, get … (Read more)
Posted on: March 15th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
When you order a product at a large warehouse, or even online, your order goes through a process of order fulfillment. Essentially, your purchase receipt becomes a list of items that need to be sorted for you to take home. Because businesses may have thousands of products in one warehouse alone, order fulfillment is a crucial element for customer satisfaction.
Picking Inventory
Your order fulfillment begins with pickers. They look at your list and locate the items. Some items … (Read more)
