You’ve been searching for new software to improve efficiency and accuracy within your warehouse. You finally find the software that sounds like a good fit for your company. It has the functionalities you’ve been searching for and you’re ready to start using it ASAP.
Each and every year the holiday shopping season is a test of the global supply chain. Each company’s success (or lack thereof) depends on how multi-channel inventory management systems service the fulfillment demands of multi-channel customers.
Warehouses and loading docks and factory floors are filled with heavy equipment, bulky shipping packages, and conveyor belts that create potential safety hazards. Those safety hazards increase when seasonal help is added for a few weeks on the floor.
The growth of eCommerce is one of the factors responsible for shrinking warehouse space across the U.S., according to a report released this month from the CBRE Group, a real estate brokerage firm.
Logimax, the premier warehouse management provider to the distribution, manufacturing, and 3PL industries, will be meeting and greeting attendees at COMMON 2018, Oct. 15-17 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center.
Jobs are growing in the supply chain and logistics sector that go beyond the shop floor or the loading dock. Because of the increase in automation and smart technology in warehouses, there is a growing labor shortage of white collar jobs.
Whether you are in the market for a warehouse management system (WMS) or are looking to replace the outdated one you already have, you likely know the benefits of having one manage your operation. A fully functional WMS gives you greater e-commerce capabilities, gives you better control of your inventory and production process, improves efficiency and speed, and delivers data in real time to help you determine future improvements.
Transparency with your inventory is the surest way to show customers your warehouse operation can be trusted. As paper bookkeeping becomes more obsolete, businesses need to stay ahead of the trend by incorporating digital tools and best practices to help them grow.
Cloud-based computing, or “the cloud,” is a new way to deliver on-demand services through a subscription model. For companies of any size, from startups and beyond, the cloud provides affordability, around-the-clock connectivity, scalability, greater security, and more.
Operating in the cloud means moving away from tangible software that is installed via on-site hardware versus software run on distant servers that are owned and operated by your hosting provider. The IBM i platform, for example, is the hosting server for Logimax. There are many reasons why moving to the cloud gives your company a long-term advantage. Here are the main four.