Accidents can happen at any time and to any person inside a warehouse. That is why it is crucial that safety be of the highest concern and that everything possible is done to keep employees, products, and supplies safe. By staying on top of potential problems, like installing commercial steel shelving, and keeping safety top […]
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The possibilities are endless as the storage and shelving market has exploded over the last decade. More companies are deciding to switch to these solutions to maximize floor space in their warehouses. The latest trends are always building higher, becoming safer and boosting productivity. In a business environment, stress levels can become high, which leads
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Whether business is expanding or ramping up, opening a new distribution center is exciting. You’ve probably looked at a variety of other places and know what will work for you and what won’t. You’ve retained the services of a professional consulting firm. But, before making a final determination, there are some questions you’ll need to
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As the demands of the average consumer increase every day and the emphasis is increasingly being placed on instant gratification, it is important for the companies looking to compete in their industry to utilize the best of both new trends mixed with tried and true methods. This is especially true when it comes to industrial
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As e-commerce has become a popular way to buy things, entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on this boom are popping up all over the place. What many that get started with e-commerce fail to take into account is that once you start picking up steam and making a lot of sales, you’ll start seeing a lot
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Retailers are shooting themselves in the foot by failing to optimize the design of their backroom space. Many retailers pay little to no attention to the optimal size and shape of their backroom space and it’s costing them more revenue than they might expect. If your backroom space is too small, it’s likely you’ll experience
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1. Plan ahead for replacement of mission-critical parts Identification of mission critical parts that need replacing can sometimes feel like a plate-spinning exercise with no formula or strategy applied to it. However, by sticking with tried-and-tested practices, such as the stocking of parts that are replaced regularly and referrals to prior purchase reports, parts managers
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If you thought the idea of portable, scalable micro-warehouses was a thing of the future, then you are in for a pleasant surprise. Shotput, a San Francisco based startup is seeking to change the warehouse storage space industry for good. Seeking to fulfill a need in fast-growing e-commerce companies that would appreciate a less investment-heavy
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In recent years, drones have been used to automate many industries. From package delivery to recreation, the applications are endless. Some companies have been taking it a step further with automated drones in their distribution centers as well an innovation that is bringing about impressive results. Most of the media attention that has circulated concerning
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