While some predicted the world would return to pre-pandemic shopping (and shipping) conditions, what occurred instead surprised even the most optimistic retailers. Brick-and-mortar shops may have reopened, but the overwhelming trend continues to favor online shopping. According to Statista, ecommerce growth has been significant, with revenue generated by online consumerism forecasted to increase by USD […]
Many modern warehouses utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. However, an ERP isn’t an all-in-one warehouse management tool. If you want complete warehouse management and optimization, we recommend getting the best of both worlds through a WMS ERP integration. In this guide, we’ll explain the differences between an ERP and WMS before diving into how […]
Inaccurate billing is one of the fastest ways to lose clients and damage the reputation of your business. Unfortunately, many third-party logistics (3PL) operations still depend on manual processes as part of their 3PL billing and invoicing process. Manual billing practices tend to have a 10-15% error rate. In the age of competitive warehousing, that […]
Batch picking vs. wave picking arguments are not new, but the conversation is necessary if you want to optimize order picking and fulfillment within your warehouse. Research shows that the average warehouse worker spends 80% of their shift walking in a warehouse. Most of that walking time goes to finding and picking items to fulfill […]
Choosing the right warehouse management system (WMS) is key for high-volume order fulfillment, and there is one important element that can determine operational success: WMS integration power. For retailers, distributors, online sellers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, the strength of a WMS often hinges on its ability to effectively connect with popular ecommerce channels, shipping […]
