Author Archives: Buddy Chadwell
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Efficient Storage and Retrieval for Growing 3PL Fulfillment Companies
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eCommerce third party logistics (3PL) fills a very specific need in the ecommerce industry by making it easier for e-retailers to get their products to customers efficiently. As behind-the-scenes partners, they have a direct impact on a seller’s customer service and profitability. They also allow sellers to focus on product development and business growth strategies. […]
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Warehouse Picking just got Easier with Automated Storage
Leave a CommentDon’t have time to read this article? Watch it instead! Ecommerce is growing, and customer expectations for accuracy and fast delivery are rising. Unfortunately, the workforce you rely on to meet these expectations may not be growing at the same rate. Good customer service begins with filling orders right the first time as well as […]
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Save Space and Money with a Vertical Warehouse Storage Solution
Leave a CommentA cursory check of industrial real estate sales prices in Florida is both enlightening and shocking. A “strategically located” 57,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Hialeah is listed at $6,200,000, or around $109.00 per square foot. A 42,800-square-foot warehouse in Pompano Beach had an asking price of $7,800,000, over $182 per square foot. And a 20,900-square-foot industrial […]
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Making a Case for Warehouse Consolidation Post-COVID-19
Leave a CommentWarehouse consolidation makes sense in the current COVID Pandemic climate. Fewer employees and more online potential requiring faster picks and shipments make managing multiple warehouses difficult and expensive. It’s quite common for an organization to have multiple warehouses: Each location manufactures and inventories different or specialty parts. A competitor was purchased – and the warehouse […]
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Your Guide to Buying a Used Automated Storage and Retrieval System
Leave a CommentBuying ASRS, new or used follow this guide You’ve decided to take the plunge on an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) – great! They offer many advantages for warehouse inventory management and order fulfillment centers, manufacturers, equipment and automotive companies, logistics firms, and any organization that requires storage and quick access to records, supplies, […]
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Shopping for a Vertical Storage System? Is a New or Used Unit Best?
Leave a CommentDon’t have time to read the article? Watch it instead! Checklist for Determining Whether a New or Used Vertical Lift Storage Unit is Best Whether you choose a vertical lift module (VLM) or a horizontal or vertical carousel, you will receive the benefits of saved space, reduced labor costs, better picking accuracy, and improved inventory […]
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Advantages of Automating Your Storage and Retrieval Process
Leave a CommentAutomated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Could ASRS speed up your services and fulfillment times? Read on to learn more about this exciting technology and five ways it could benefit your business. E-commerce in the USA increased by $52 billion in the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is a good problem […]
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Short on Labor? Take control with Automated Storage and Retrieval
Leave a CommentDo you have a labor shortage? You’ve probably heard about the skilled labor shortage in manufacturing. It’s not new, and it’s only getting worse. According to research by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, there will be 2.4 million jobs to fill between 2018 and 2028. There are a few main reasons for this: The COVID-19 […]
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6 Benefits of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Leave a CommentDon’t have time to read the article? Watch it instead! About Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are specialized equipment and controls to help manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and retail operations handle, store, and retrieve materials. There are various types of automated storage and retrieval systems for companies of any […]
