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Discover the Best Clothes for a Warehouse Job

Most warehouse jobs will require that workers be on their feet for long periods and do some repetitive lifting. So it's important to dress in comfortable clothing that allows movement. But many warehouses also have dress codes and value safety. Some even require employees to wear uniforms. Here are some tips for appropriate clothes for a warehouse job, whether you decide everyone should wear the same thing or not.

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Overcoming Labor Shortages in 2023: 8 Ways to Create a Better Work Environment

One of the biggest challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic has been ongoing labor shortages. While the national unemployment rate in December was fairly low at 3.5%, the current labor market in the United States remains incredibly tight. In fact, there are over 3.5 million fewer people in the workforce today relative to February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Topics: Warehouse Management Supply Chain warehouse workers

5 Ways to Improve Picking Accuracy in Your Warehouse

Picking errors are the not-so-silent killer of warehouse productivity. All warehouses know that these mistakes are happening. But not enough businesses understand the gravity of the issue or know how to address it.

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The Role of Warehouse Management in Customer Service

In the past, a warehouse was just a place where goods were stored and eventually processed for shipping. There wasn't much talk about how warehousing could impact customer services. A lot has changed!

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The Top 10 Warehousing Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Running a warehouse is much more complex than it was in the past. Supply chain bottlenecks combined with increased online sales coupled with a growing expectation of fast shipping and delivery have put a ton of pressure on warehouses to perform. Just working a bit harder is unlikely to produce the results you need in such a competitive industry.

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Is Motion Waste Hurting Your Warehouse Productivity?

Most warehouses have the goal of maximizing productivity, which has a direct impact on bottom-line results. Warehouses are complex operations with a lot of functions and moving parts happening simultaneously. While there are ample opportunities to improve productivity, it’s not always clear where your efforts will bear the most fruit.

Topics: Warehouse Management Process Improvement warehouse workers

How to Overcome Ergonomic Challenges in the Warehouse

 

Every seven seconds, a workplace injury takes place in the U.S., and the costs of these injuries can be catastrophic. In fact, warehouses and factories are considered some of the most dangerous places to work in this country. But the need for warehouse workers has never been greater.

Topics: Warehouse Management Process Improvement warehouse workers warehouse safety

How to Keep Your Warehouse Organized

Warehouse organization can often feel like an ongoing struggle. But tidy and well-organized warehouses make the entire process of receiving products, storing them, picking and packing items, and then shipping them to customers more efficient.

Topics: Warehouse Management Process Improvement warehouse workers Warehouse Efficiency

Keeping a Clean Warehouse: Why Cleaner Facilities Outperform Cluttered Ones

If your warehouse is dirty or cluttered, it’s going to say a lot about your business. Beyond being a bit disorganized, a warehouse that is grimy or has accumulated stuff everywhere is probably going to have a negative impact on your business. Here’s how and some of the best practices you can follow to keep a cleaner and less cluttered warehouse.

Topics: Warehouse Management Process Improvement warehouse workers Warehouse Efficiency

Why do YOU Work in the Warehouse Industry?

 

How Does Your Warehouse Compete for Workers? 

Who loves working in the warehouse industry? We do of course. But apparently YOU do too. Perceptions of outsiders regarding work in the industry sometimes suffer from a common dislike of work that is “dirty” or requires a level of physical exertion or discomfort not common to an office environment. While some parts of the industry still live up to what is generally an outdated image of the modern warehouse environment, the modern distribution center is thankfully a much safer, cleaner and generally stable work environment in most industries. This is from a combination of many things, including regulation, technology and automation, and perhaps most importantly – competition.

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