Cutting-edge industry trends and practical tips to make fulfillment excellence a competitive advantage.
WMS implementation is no simple task. If you haven’t already experienced the process yourself, you’ve likely heard horror stories of software implementations gone wrong. The symptoms are always the same: 1) more time, 2) more manpower, and 3) more money spent on correcting the issue. Getting your WMS implementation done properly takes effort. There are […]
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, customers have come to expect quick and convenient experiences in all areas of their lives, especially online shopping. As a result, brands and 3PLs must keep pace with these ever-higher expectations to compete and succeed in DTC high-volume order fulfillment. With these higher customer expectations in mind, intelligent automation is […]
It should come as no surprise that ecommerce is snowballing. Online purchases are growing exponentially across all business models, from direct-to-customer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) to hybrid operations. This increase has put a massive strain on retailers, fulfillment networks and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, highlighting inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. Implementing an ecommerce WMS is no […]
When order fulfillment operations reach a certain size and complexity, more efficient picking and packing methods are needed to meet demand. Put walls, which offer a systematic approach to organizing warehouse inventory after a batch picking run, provide one such path to optimization and growth. In this guide, we’ll define the warehouse put wall, discuss […]
Whether you’re a small operation or a well-established organization with multiple warehouses, keeping track of your product, optimizing employee time and resources, and reducing costs are probably some of your top goals. Proper warehouse and inventory management is necessary for reaching these goals. And proper management isn’t possible without warehouse inventory management software. Warehouse management […]
In the ever-expanding ecommerce environment, it is no longer possible to run a successful warehouse with manual tools. Basic spreadsheets and manual data entry and management will keep you at the back of the back, affecting your ability to scale your operations. A warehouse management system allows high-volume operators to manage all aspects of your […]
Who knew operating a warehouse would require learning so many acronyms? From WMS to ERP to WES, it can be challenging to figure out which systems and warehouse logistics software you need for successful warehouse management.We often get asked the difference between WES vs. WMS tools. Do you need both? Can they work together? Which […]
Robots Are Here To Stay The pressure to stay ahead of today’s ecommerce trends has made the use of automation technology and robotics invaluable for industries like manufacturing and warehousing. Starting in 2019, the global pandemic created a major surge in online orders and put supply chains and fulfillment operations into overdrive. Luckily, when it […]
Ever since the first industrial robots were implemented into a General Motors manufacturing plant in 1961, robotics technology has continued to rise in scope and popularity with each passing decade. Despite the reluctance many initially felt about the potential risks of automating human operations, each year more businesses choose to adopt or expand their automation […]
Many challenges exist for warehouses, distributors, and wholesalers, including ever-evolving consumer demands and rapid supply chain changes. Luckily, warehouse robotics can help warehouses meet these challenges head-on. In this guide, we’ll discuss how you can utilize Locus Robotics in partnership with Logiwa’s AI-powered warehouse management software to your advantage.
