No matter the industry or the product being sold, all companies can benefit from improved warehouse operations. This is an area of business where supply chain managers look to obtain maximum efficiency while keeping costs in check. A balance that streamlines the supply chain and the budget is achieved by implementing some of the best practices for warehouses.
Advanced Notifications of Receiving and Shipment Dates
A regular shipping and receiving schedule is not always efficient. Disruptions or delays could cause deviations from an expected schedule and impact warehouse operations. However, by utilizing electronic advanced shipping notifications, it’s easier to plan to have labor on hand when needed to avoid delays.
Adopting Lean Warehouse Operations
Lean warehouse operations reduce inefficiencies by:
- Implementing tools, such as easy-to-use, web-based inventory control systems, to reduce time checking or looking for inventory
- Reducing material handling time for picking, storing, palletizing or shipping orders
- Being flexible in adapting to customer needs in response to changing market conditions
Efficiency and Organization
Organization is the key to efficiency. It’s easy to put off putting away shipments until later, but it comes at a cost as shipments begin to pile up. Having a dedicated team to receive, unbox, organize and store incoming shipments is a proactive approach to inventory management. An organized, efficient, scalable system is key to sustained success.
At American Western Distribution, we provide warehousing services in line with these recommended best practices. Our programs can meet your specific needs and requirements while having a positive impact on your business, your bottom line and most importantly, your customers’ satisfaction.
