An inefficient shipping process or inadequate product storage solution can end up costing much more than many organizations might expect. Businesses seeking ways to curb their spending and keep overhead costs from getting out of hand would do well to reassess their current shipping methods and examine their storage policies. The following list serves to highlight some of the most common situations where waste and inefficiency may end up creating unnecessary financial strain. (more…)
A storage unit might be one of the best “tools” to help your business grow and help you manage that growth in a sustainable way. You might be wondering, however, “Aren’t storage units just for homeowners with too much clutter?” Well, no, not really. If you’re running a business and don’t want to spend thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on an office space to fit numerous files and other business material, then a storage unit truly is the holy grail.
Take a look below at our list of ways a storage unit can help your business! (more…)
Emma Lewis is a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a part of the team supporting Spacer – a company helping you find storage space whenever you need it. Emma is also a staunch supporter of the sharing economy and often mentions its benefits.
What is the purpose of holding inventory? To be responsive to consumer demand. (more…)
Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks, and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
Your products’ quality and your organization’s reputation are reliant on checks established throughout your production process and even across your supply chain. Identifying the places where quality checks can have the greatest impact across your factory, you can establish a blue print for where you can begin enacting powerful change across your plant. Establish some of the following top 5 checks and you’ll begin to ignite continuous improvement across your specific location as well as throughout your organization. (more…)
Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max.
To stay on top, businesses must scrutinize monthly expenses and perform an analysis to ensure each cost is being minimized in an effective and efficient way. Warehouse management is one place where companies can’t afford to ignore or avoid analyzing. Four easy ways to conduct this analysis are to calculate, compute, consider, and then compare as prescribed below: (more…)
