Labor is the biggest expense in most warehouse operations budgets. Depending on which study you cite, picking accounts for between 36% and 55% of operating costs. Either way, it is substantial. With increased pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and overcome...

With today’s warehouse labor shortage and turnover, rising wages, and fast pace of fulfillment, you cannot afford inefficiency in your warehouse. A poorly designed warehouse will cost you money, reduce your margins, and may create safety concerns. Streamlining your...

As Jake slept, his dream turned to his workplace. As a warehouse manager, he was tasked with ensuring everything ran smoothly, but tonight, it was turning into a nightmare. Pickers were wandering aimlessly, unable to find inventory to fulfill orders. Forklifts were...

Used industrial pallet racking can offer significant savings versus buying new. However, the condition and quality of the pallet racks make all the difference. You cannot afford to get low-quality equipment, no matter how cheap. Doing so puts your warehouse staff and...

What are the most common types of pallet racking in industrial applications? We have the answers, along with the pros and cons of each, to help you make the right decision for your warehouse. So, let’s break down each type of industrial pallet rack. Selective Pallet...

Warehouse design and layout are fundamental to safe and efficient operations. Whether you are starting from scratch, reconfiguring your space, or installing new or used materials handling equipment, you need an effective warehouse project management process to get the...

You are investing a fair amount of money in material handling equipment and warehouse space, so you want to optimize everything. With warehouse construction, design, and installation, how you get to the end result will make a big difference in cost, efficiency, and...

Are you thinking about expanding your warehouse? Reconfiguring your workflow? Building from scratch? You have plenty of options for industrial pallet racking, but how do you find the best industrial pallet racks for sale? Here is the information you need, the key...

So, you are planning to build a warehouse, change up your design, or add new pallet racking, and you need to start the permitting process. Congratulations on your project, but make sure you have the engineering support you need to get fast approval and build out a...

The permitting process is…never fun. You need to get it done, but you want to minimize the hassle. Once you have a plan, you also want to get it approved as quickly as possible. And with the majority of jurisdictions requiring engineer stamps – and even more moving in...

When you think about warehouse staffing, you typically think about the people on the floor who handle day-to-day operations. Given a high level of turnover and a shortage of people applying for jobs, warehouse operators increasingly turn to warehouse staffing agencies...

When you look at the labor force statistics in warehouses, you can see the challenge: Employee turnover in warehouses hovers around 46%. 64% of executives say labor shortages have hurt their ability to meet demand. A third of hiring managers expect employee turnover...