What is a barcode? A barcode is a symbol made from a series of printed bars. These bars represent values, such as description and manufacturer. Barcodes can also be called UPC codes — UPC stands [...]
What is wave picking? Wave picking is an inventory picking and packing strategy. Instead of picking items on an order-by-order basis, teams of employees pick all of each individual inventory item [...]
If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you know that we discuss drop-shipping with the passion and frequency of a frazzled crime-thriller protagonist on the brink of a breakthrough — we’ve [...]
We’ve covered intake, and we’ve tackled inventory management. What’s in store for Inventory Adventure round three, you ask? Why, fulfillment of course! You’ve got to have a sound process for [...]
Every product-centric business owner knows that a warehouse is much more than a building — it’s a vital component to your success. Optimizing your warehouse helps your business reach that next [...]
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year. Time to sort through your closets, drawers, boxes, and bins and be honest with yourself about what can stay and what needs to go (yes, that sweater vest [...]
Time sponges are real killers. They force productivity into a nosedive, push efficiency out the window, and squash what your company is truly capable of doing. They’re not too difficult to [...]
Do you stick with your current ERP system and simply invest in some upgrades, or do you switch to a brand new platform? While this question might seem intimidating, it’s actually quite simple [...]
Many manufacturing and distribution companies find themselves in a last minute scramble to move materials. Improving your shipping operations doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive — in [...]
If you’re a small business owner and have found yourself exhausted in the competition against big box retailers, you’re not alone. But, if you think it’s impossible to compete against the big [...]
