By: Kaylin Maples

A Day in the Life of a Warehouse Picker

When you finally pull the trigger on your online purchase, you probably monitor your order’s tracking information closely. You wait for those notifications of “shipping label printed” or “leaving UPS facility.” In the excitement of waiting for your new product, […]

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By: Geoff Whiting

Kitting Operations Defined and 5 Benefits

When inventory languishes on shelves and doesn’t sell, it slowly eats more and more of your revenue. ECommerce brands like yours can avoid some of that risk by adopting kitting operations that combine well-loved and slow-moving goods, clearing more off […]

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long-term storage with products gathering dust on shelves
By: Nikki Sneed

What Is Long-Term Storage?

The combination of COVID-19 and supply chain backlogs has been a complicated challenge for many eCommerce companies to overcome. From running out of product to overstocking warehouse shelves, eCommerce entrepreneurs have had to pivot quickly and often over the last […]

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The Red Stag Fulfillment warehouse in Knoxville, Tenn.
By: Geoff Whiting

5 Characteristics of a Top Warehouse Provider

A dependable warehouse provider can make all the difference when it comes to storing your products safely and getting orders out accurately and efficiently. Receiving inbound freight, managing inventory, and using it when you make a sale are essential aspects […]

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floor loading
By: Kaylin Maples

What Is a Floor Loaded Container?

For most companies, you might run into the need of shipping your products in bulk to your customers. You may ask yourself, “what’s the best shipping method for me?” With packages that are smaller or under 50 pounds, consider utilizing […]

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direct-to-consumer fulfillment warehouse
By: Nikki Sneed

Warehouse KPIs to Measure Success

How efficient are your fulfillment warehouse operations? For a clear answer to that question, it’s essential to know which key performance indicators to track. Warehouse KPIs give you metrics for comparing warehouse performance during different quarters and year over year. […]

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global order fulfillment
By: Geoff Whiting

Warehouse Safety: What to Look for This Q4

While OSHA conducted fewer inspections in 2020, warehouse safety experts are concerned because the number of fatality-related inspections rose 64% above 2019’s numbers. While we don’t yet have a complete picture of 2021, that increase should give every warehouse operator […]

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slow-moving inventory audit
By: Kaylin Maples

How to Audit Slow-Moving Inventory

Slow-moving inventory can be a headache for any business. With items sitting on the shelves and low customer demand, you run the risk of losing warehouse space and wasting resources. By auditing your slow-moving inventory, you can really get a […]

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By: Jake Rheude

Where Should I Keep My eCommerce Inventory?

Many online businesses start by keeping their eCommerce inventory at their primary location or in a warehouse nearby. However, as their businesses grow, it is soon time to outsource eCommerce fulfillment to a third-party logistics company.  When you’re choosing a […]

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