Is Your Warehouse Functioning Well?

In this blog I'll be writing alot about warehouse operations and the challengers that can be had. There is significant pressure today financially to ensure that your warehouse is not the weak point in the supply chain. Large customers demand annual improvements to satisfy their internal requirements. All suppliers and vendors throughout the supply chain understand this and strive to meet the demands of these customers.

Be flexible. Be creative. As you look to your operations, try to have an open mind. Be flexible. There are always going to be internal politics within your company. Revisit ideas from the past. Look at what was previously tabled and see if implementing is more realistic today.

Ask the employees: If you're looking for additional low hanging fruit, consider talking to the workers themselves. Often there are a few great examples of those that can bring some common sense thoughts that would both make their job easier and make it more efficient.  People like to be part of projects, don't miss opportunities with this group.

If you're looking for other options and ideas, consider contacting a consultant. This is a good option to consider, especially if the warehouse goals are higher than you feel you can achieve with internal resources alone.

Is your warehouse functioning the way you want it too? What improvements are you considering to meet the demands of the supply chain?

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Author: Kyle Sarasin