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How Using Technology Gives 3PL Warehouses a Competitive Advantage
Did you know that 90% of Fortune 500 companies use 3PLs? Today shippers expect 3PLs to provide services related to data management, analytics, network optimization, and inventory visibility and even outsource IT department functions to 3PLs. Technology is the great...
2024 Industry Cold Storage Warehouse Update: Food and Beverage
2024 U.S. Cold Storage Supply The cold storage warehouse industry has continued its pace of significant growth and is projected to continue expanding in coming years. In 2024, the global cold storage market was valued at approximately USD 190.24 billion. It is...
The Critical Need for WMS Integrations in Today’s Busy Warehouse
The Rise of Integrations in Warehouse Operations Over the past decade, warehouse operators have increased their investment in integrations to connect their warehouse management systems to other technology solutions. What has caused this increase? 1. Increased demand:...
Why Use Low Code Application Platforms for WMS?
Traditional Software Development Versus Low Code Application Platforms What is the difference between the traditional software development methods used to develop warehouse management systems and Low Code Application Platforms? Let’s take a look. Traditional...
How to Prevent Damage to Perishables and Reduce Food Waste
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, approximately one-third of all the food that is produced globally is wasted or lost. This equates to nearly 1.3 billion tons every year. Of this, it is estimated that approximately...
How Effective is Your 3PL Billing System?
If you are like many third-party logistics providers, you are using a warehouse management system that may not be developed specifically for 3PL and the billing lacks some of the functionality needed to satisfy customer requirements. Because of this, you may...
WMS Tools to Manage Your Workforce and Maximize Productivity
As you probably know, labor is typically the largest cost in warehouse operations. In addition, many, if not most, warehouses in the United States have experienced ongoing challenges in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining warehouse workers. To keep labor...
13 Ways Cartonization Can Improve Your Warehousing Operation
Cartonization is the process of determining the optimal way to pack items into boxes or cartons for shipping. Used to maximize space utilization, prevent damages during shipping, and minimize shipping costs, cartonization has become more widely used over the past...
The Friday Report Blog: May 3rd, 2024
Monogram Foods Selects Former Kellogg Expert as Head of Supply Chain Monogram Foods, a prominent food manufacturer, has appointed Larry Elliott as EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, bringing his extensive expertise from over two decades at Kellogg Co. to bolster...
The Friday Report Blog: April 26th, 2024
Nestlé Marking a Significant Stride Towards Sustainability and Bottle-to-Bottle Circularity Nestlé is set to introduce a new recyclable shrink sleeve label for its Nesquik flavored milk products by June, marking a significant stride towards sustainability and...