Third-party logistics (3PL) services allow companies to outsource operational activities like warehousing and delivery. By outsourcing logistics, your business has more time and resources to dedicate to sales, marketing, growth and product development. One particularly important logistics service is 3PL warehousing. A 3PL warehouse takes care of your physical warehousing space for you, eliminating the …
Warehousing and fulfillment are important components of supply chain management. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably, and often, warehousing and fulfillment services are offered by the same company. There are, however, distinct differences between the two. Understanding the relationship between warehousing and fulfillment, and the need for both, can significantly improve order processing and inventory …
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Encompassing a wide range of industries from automotive, electronics, agricultural, utilities, industrial, construction, trucking/transportation, marine and other manufacturing industries, remanufacturing is an important process in product life cycles and sustainability. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) depend on this remanufacturing cycle to extend the life of their products, components and parts. OEMs can utilize remanufacturing service centers …
As industries today continue to segment themselves into more well-defined niches, their needs become more specific as well. As a result, and not surprisingly, companies needing warehousing and storage assistance look for solutions tailored to the unique challenges of their industry. Outsourcing Warehousing Services Building a warehouse and hiring/training staff is a huge investment that …
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Contract warehousing is an arrangement in which a partner warehouse agrees to receive, store and ship goods for a client. The contract dictates the terms of service and length of the agreement. The time-frame can vary from months to years and the fee structure can be fixed cost, costs-plus or a combination of the two. …
Do you need warehouse space? Every company’s storage and distribution requirements are different and determining how much warehouse space you need from your partners can be difficult. Since one of your main goals in finding a warehouse partner should be cost containment, it’s important that you get the right amount of space without overpaying. Reducing …
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Pick and pack warehousing is the process in which fulfillment centers choose products from shipments and re-package them for distribution. When shipments are received by the warehouse, items are stored and entered into an inventory management system for tracking and accountability. Picking refers to selecting the right quantities of products from warehouse storage. Packing, on the other …
If your company has reached its warehouse storage capacity, you’re likely taking a productivity hit. Crowded or unorganized aisles significantly impacts warehouse efficiency, which can cause your operations to back up and adversely affect your bottom line. Properly managing inventory is a common challenge but dealing with an overflowing warehouse doesn’t have to be an …
Thinking about outsourcing your warehousing and distribution? It’s a big step, but one through which your business will see big gains. Here are some reasons why outsourcing can be a cost-saving answer to your supply chain concerns. Location Suited to Your Network Location is key to warehousing and distribution. Trust a third party provider to reduce your logistics …
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