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Why Use Low Code Application Platforms for WMS?
Traditional Software Development Versus Low Code Application Platforms What is the difference between the traditional software development methods used to develop warehouse management systems and Low Code Application Platforms? Let’s take a look. Traditional...
How to Prevent Damage to Perishables and Reduce Food Waste
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, approximately one-third of all the food that is produced globally is wasted or lost. This equates to nearly 1.3 billion tons every year. Of this, it is estimated that approximately...
How Effective is Your 3PL Billing System?
If you are like many third-party logistics providers, you are using a warehouse management system that may not be developed specifically for 3PL and the billing lacks some of the functionality needed to satisfy customer requirements. Because of this, you may...
WMS Tools to Manage Your Workforce and Maximize Productivity
As you probably know, labor is typically the largest cost in warehouse operations. In addition, many, if not most, warehouses in the United States have experienced ongoing challenges in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining warehouse workers. To keep labor...
13 Ways Cartonization Can Improve Your Warehousing Operation
Cartonization is the process of determining the optimal way to pack items into boxes or cartons for shipping. Used to maximize space utilization, prevent damages during shipping, and minimize shipping costs, cartonization has become more widely used over the past...
The Friday Report Blog: May 3rd, 2024
Monogram Foods Selects Former Kellogg Expert as Head of Supply Chain Monogram Foods, a prominent food manufacturer, has appointed Larry Elliott as EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, bringing his extensive expertise from over two decades at Kellogg Co. to bolster...
The Friday Report Blog: April 26th, 2024
Nestlé Marking a Significant Stride Towards Sustainability and Bottle-to-Bottle Circularity Nestlé is set to introduce a new recyclable shrink sleeve label for its Nesquik flavored milk products by June, marking a significant stride towards sustainability and...
The Friday Report Blog: April 19th, 2024
Biden Administration Announces a National Goal of a Zero-Emissions Freight Sector The White House has committed $1.5 billion to spearhead the transformation of the U.S. freight sector towards zero emissions, covering trucking, rail, maritime, and aviation industries....
The Friday Report Blog: April 12th, 2024
Transportation Methods Pulling Weight After the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Following the collapse of the Baltimore bridge, the resilience of supply chains is being tested, yet stakeholders are successfully adapting to ensure the continuity of cargo flow. Despite facing...
The Friday Report Blog: April 5th, 2024
UPS Eyes Major Opportunity as Mexico’s Nearshoring Wave Grows UPS is capitalizing on Mexico's burgeoning role in global supply chains, presenting substantial opportunities for enhanced service efficiency and financial gains. Kate Gutmann, EVP and President of...