The Shippers Group follows fundamental best practices for warehouse security as outlined by the International Warehouse Logistics Association and available at www.IWLA.com.
Honeycombing in the warehouse is a common phenomenon and is thankfully not caused by an infestation of honey bees! What is honeycombing in the warehousing industry and what does it mean for both the warehouse manager and the customer?
When goods are stored within a warehouse, there is a trade-off between storage efficiency and handling efficiency. To prevent products from being handled multiple times, the warehouse will store only a single item in each lane or pick position. By doing so, the warehouse operator does not have to move items around within the storage area to find the specific item. The fewer times the product is moved, the higher the handling efficiency.
Topics: Insider, Warehousing
Your company has decided to partner with a 3PL provider to handle your warehousing and distribution needs and you approach your supply chain partner. What’s next? Several onboarding steps should be taken with your supply chain partner to make the transition a smooth one. Many factors play into this transition. No matter the size and complexity of your business, and regardless of the type of agreement needed, i.e. public or dedicated warehousing, communication and planning are key to success leading up to and after the go-live date.
Topics: Insider, Warehousing
The Shippers Group knows warehousing and logistics. We have been handling consumer goods, automotive and food products in our 4.8 million square feet since 1901. And we are intensely focused on continuous improvement of our processes and operations with our goal of providing the ultimate customer experience. The Shippers Group continues to promote this by measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) for our clients. Here’s what we learned are the top indicators for warehousing and logistics success.
Topics: Insider, Warehousing
The International Warehouse Logistics Association brings together industry specialists in warehouse operations and 3PL sales to share their knowledge and expertise. Hugh Tait, Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions at The Shippers Group, has served IWLA in this capacity numerous times. He instructs warehousing professionals on topics ranging from sales, pricing and marketing strategy, most recently at the IWLA Economics of Warehousing & 3PL Sales Course.
Topics: Insider, Warehousing
