There are such a wide variety of issues on which a warehouse manager must focus. The fact that managers have to wear so many different hats in the day-to-day grind of coping with so many potential problems may be intimidating to some, for a good manager it’s a walk in the park. Elements on which … Read more
Over the next five years, nearly 9 out of every 10 distribution centers and warehouse are expected to incorporate voice directed mobile technology to their operations, according to to a survey released recently. And that’s if they aren’t using this technology already. The survey, commissioned by the technology giant Honeywell in conjunction with research group … Read more
Some warehouses in the United States have been given the assignment to store chemicals that can be considered hazardous if not properly handled. This includes chemicals that are nonthreatening, but have the potential to become hazardous under specific conditions. Obviously, warehouse personnel should take steps to assure that these materials are stored properly, that they … Read more
How green is your warehouse? Of course, I am not talking about painting the exterior or interior walls, floor or other sections of your warehouse green. What I am referring to is energy savings. Many new warehouses have been built with a variety of features that offer energy savings that can result in cost savings. … Read more
Operators of a Florida food warehouse have found a way to make workers more accountable and significantly reduce operational costs at the same time. Like many distribution centers, Cheney Brothers uses radio-frequency scanners to track inventory in its Ocala warehouse from the moment it arrived to when it went out the door to be shipped … Read more
Let’s keep in mind that a warehouse has a dual purpose. As orders go out, returns come in and a warehouse must be able to accommodate both. If a warehouse manager were to visit the return area of the warehouse, he would probably see a large number of open cartons holding many different SKUs that … Read more
In my first installment of Hiring Forklift Drivers – Part I: Targeting the Right Candidate, I discussed the process of targeting applicants such as identifying and seeking applications from experienced, skilled forklift operators. In Part II I will discuss how you can identify possible forklift operators from a reservoir of skilled individuals who have no … Read more
The most important, if not one of the most important jobs of a warehouse manager or human resources director is to hire forklift drivers. It is essential that people with the proper skills and appropriate experience is considered and ultimately selected for the job. The process of finding a competent forklift driver involves three elements … Read more
Anyone who might think that the job of a warehouse manager is easy hasn’t been one. A manager of a warehouse must have knowledge of all facets of a warehouse business including safety and OSHA regulations, productivity, slotting and organization, preventative maintenance, boxes and containers, staffing and management, training and education, and shipping and receiving. … Read more
It is essential to your bottom line to provide the proper tools to your employees so that they can perform tasks efficiently. Remember, any delay in getting a task done will adversely affect your bottom line. It is not only imperative to have the tools on hand, it is essential to have the tools easily … Read more
