The terms warehouse and fulfillment center often get used interchangeably. But, are they the same thing? While many people believe that a warehouse is the same as a fulfillment...
Traditional logistics works like this: You receive an item from a manufacturer or reseller, sell it to a customer directly, and the process ends when the customer uses the...
At first glance, public warehousing might seem pretty straightforward. Manufacturers, distributors, or end user customers deliver pallets of inventory by truck or train to a warehouse. The warehouse personnel...
If you are a logistics or supply chain manager, it’s essential to understand the importance of inventory flow and management, especially as it pertains to your warehousing. the efficient...
One of the most important yet underutilized practices in the warehouse logistics industry is cross-docking. Cross-docking is a type of logistics procedure that involves distributing products from a supplier...
When it comes to site selection for warehousing, there’s much more to consider than where the physical building sits. In fact, there are consultants out there who make their...
When you think of a warehouse, you likely picture a big building with rows and rows of shelves and forklifts. While these types of warehouse are still the primary...
Last month, we talked about the difference between supply chain and logistics services. In this article, we’re going to dive deeper into exactly what the warehousing portion of supply...
We’ve written several articles around warehousing over the last year. These have largely revolved around the differences in warehousing types and what to look for when choosing a public...
Are Your Logistics Synchronous or Asynchronous? It may not be an easy question to answer on the fly, so let’s look at exactly what we mean when we’re talking...
Within the supply chain, there are a variety of warehousing options, each designed for different purposes for different sized businesses, and all with different business models in mind. For...
Public warehouse services make it possible for companies of all sizes to enjoy several benefits not available in other storage facilities. But what is a public warehouse, how does...
One of the biggest mistakes we see in public warehousing is the absence of a warehouse management system. In terms of productivity, loss control, and efficiency, a digital system...
If you’re searching for a warehousing option to fit your business model, you may find yourself considering several options that all sound suspiciously similar. Public, contract, and 3PL warehousing...
Common Loss Exposures in Public Warehousing Preventing loss or minimizing loss exposure in public warehousing starts with knowing where your exposures are. In warehousing, there are a few exposures...
Public Warehousing is a critical component of the supply chain, and as technology integration of the supply chain continues, so does the role of the warehouse as part of...
Public and private warehousing are two options for storing goods throughout the shipping process. Both offer a convenient storage solution and a variety of benefits, but which is better...
A distribution warehouse is an affordable option for those looking to save on shipping and storage costs. But what exactly do they have to offer and what should you...
If you’re running a business with a complex supply chain, you know that finding a public warehouse with everything you need is the key to survival in today’s competitive...
What is Public Warehousing? A Public Warehouse offers companies the ability to store their inventory on a short or long-term basis. For businesses seeking to work with a public...
Unless you work for a railroad, factory, warehouse, or mine, rail siding isn’t a term with which you’re likely familiar. Rail siding is a railroad term used to describe...
As a Sourcing or Purchasing Manager, understanding what your warehouse’s capabilities are ahead of an engagement will not only save money, but will save time and hassle. Warehousing may...
