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Quality control guidelines often get overlooked for the sake of speedy shipping. But do good QC rules really slow you down? By having quality control checkpoints in place, you can reduce shipping errors and expedite your fulfillment processes.

Quiet quitting has become a common term in this country over the past year. While possibly more prevalent in other industries, the warehouse industry is not immune from the practice. According to a recent Gallup survey, a mere one-third of employees are engaged at work. Are you seeing a slowdown in productivity in your warehouse? It may be time to evaluate the satisfaction of your employees.

Meeting growing demands in the warehouse industry can be challenging, especially if you aren’t in a position to purchase new facilities or operating systems. As your business expands and faces a variety of disruptions, you may find that fulfilling customer orders in-house is no longer feasible. This is where third-party logistics comes in. A 3PL may be the perfect solution for growing your warehouse business.

Warehouses and distribution centers have always been focused on efficiency. In many cases, that involves investing in automation solutions that improve order fulfillment times and inventory tracking. Today, a push for more sustainability coupled with rising energy costs and consumer pressures have made energy efficiency a top priority for the warehouse industry.

Technology has significantly advanced the logistics industry in recent years. And it couldn’t come at a better time when eCommerce sales have skyrocketed, and supply chain issues have persisted. But what if your warehouse could directly communicate low inventory or pick items for you? It might sound like the warehouse of the future, but the technology is already here. It’s called smart warehousing.

When it comes to online sales and fulfillment, warehouse managers have their work cut out for them. The on-demand economy has surged in popularity, but the industry remains plagued by challenges like inflation, fluctuations in consumer demand, the war in Ukraine, and other supply chain issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the global supply chain. At the same time eCommerce activity has exploded, logistics companies have struggled to combat ongoing challenges. Some of the things that continue to plague distribution leaders include longer lead times, uncertain inventory capacity, and increased fulfillment costs.

Discover the ways Newcastle can help you refine and optimize your processes from beginning to end, including manufacturing and distribution but also subprocesses like receiving, quality assurance, and more. Detail future trends and expectations for how mobile workstations will shape operations and include noteworthy numbers from the ROI calculator.

In today’s competitive environment, your business should be working smarter, not harder. Not only are businesses competing to satisfy consumer demands, but they are also in competition to attract and retain the best workers. This requires that your business find a way to become more efficient without placing unreasonable expectations on workers.

Deep dive into the ways that powered carts can make distribution centers more efficient, reducing the footsteps, the footprint in the workspace, and the cycle times, as well as issues related to mislabeling and excess payroll spend.