What types of customers do your fulfillment operations serve? Are you fulfilling orders for other businesses in business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) situations? Many warehouse operations fit into these two categories. And while business is steady, you may be thinking of ways to kick your profits up a notch or two. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) warehousing can […]
Online shopping and ecommerce continues to grow. With that growth comes an increased demand for qualified employees. Successful labor management is essential if you want to scale your DTC fulfillment operations. Warehouse management technology can help you plan for adequate warehouse staffing by using historical data to predict future needs, including planning for seasonal hiring […]
Smart inventory management, especially in peak season, starts with ensuring you have the product on hand to meet customer demand. When you’re focused on direct-to-customer (DTC) fulfillment, effective warehouse management systems and using best practices in inventory management are crucial.
An informed understanding of work in process (WIP) inventory and a work in process inventory (WIP) formula is crucial for DTC logistics and warehouse operators today. There’s a chance your operations work as the extension of a major manufacturer or are working closely with a supplier as well as your ecommerce partners and retail supply […]
Inventory. It’s the reason you are here. Without inventory, you wouldn’t have a warehouse. But inventory, and inventory logistics management, can be one of the most significant expenses—and headaches—for warehouse operators. Logistics management software and technology is crucial when it comes to inventory and inventory control. Inventory takes up storage space, can become obsolete, and […]
As the demand for online goods continues to rise and supply chains are pushed to their limits, the importance of having an efficient and profitable warehouse operation also increases. Without intelligent fulfillment technology, warehouses will find it increasingly difficult to keep up with ordering demand while maintaining customer satisfaction.
