For busy warehouse managers, the prospect of performing an inventory audit may be a daunting task that might inspire them to cut corners. Though it’s only natural for workers in this important position to desire to place their focus solely on day-to-day operations, neglecting the hard data can lead …
Designing a warehouse layout seems like a simple undertaking, but it’s actually quite complex. In fact, the design and layout of your warehouse can make or break your operation’s productivity, impacting picking time, labor hours, and even increasing safety risks through poor traffic flow. We’ve rounded up 50 expert …
Facility management, or FM, is a broad discipline that includes a variety of industries, from food to technology, manufacturing to e-commerce and beyond. But, though the core of each business may be completely different from even its closest competition, successful facility management practices are easily interchangeable from enterprise to …
Companies spend millions every year keeping their staff equipped with the technical equipment needed to support their organizational roles. Part of those costs involves replacing worn or outdated technology. Some come about due to businesses not doing proper IT asset tracking. Losing track of IT equipment means your organization …
Proper asset management allows utility companies to effectively service the nation’s energy and power needs. Any breakdown in this process brings the potential for catastrophic failures in the nation’s infrastructure. 
We’re not talking about counting a few office supplies. Proper utility company asset tracking and management mean knowing …
It’s not uncommon for business owners to get swept up in the nitty-gritty of daily operations, but by doing so, you could wind up neglecting certain areas that could be saving, or even making, you more money in the long-term. One of the most obvious examples of this is …
We don’t often think of schools as being a particularly asset-heavy entity, but more and more, educational institutions are filling to the brim with pricey assets to better keep up with our ever-changing, technologically-driven world. Gone are the days of composition books and pencils lining the shelves of classrooms; it’s …
More companies are turning to warehouse automation to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and reduce human error. But what is warehouse automation exactly, and how can companies benefit from it? A Definition of Warehouse Automation As companies and warehouse managers look to streamline operations, improve efficiency and production, and reduce …
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) requires a particular marking system for all equipment and parts. This unique identification code is required for tracking products and is known throughout the military industry as UID marking. Military 130 (MIL-STD-130) sets guidelines for individuals and companies for UID marking. Additionally, …
