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Overcoming Challenges in Warehouse Safety and Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Despite these pressures, respondents from the warehousing and storage sector revealed that almost two thirds (61%) have had their budgets cut by up to 25% in the past year and a further fifth (21%) said that theirs had been cut by 26-50%. Worryingly, a third (33%) said that these budget cuts had posed a safety risk to their facility.

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Warehouse 5S: The Ultimate Guide [FREE 5S Checklist Inside!]

Conger

Warehouse 5S is a lean management strategy that helps warehouses accomplish a basic objective: making problems visible. The 5S model is named for five Japanese terms that capture its core philosophy — waste reduction and improved efficiency. Some common sorting strategies include: General cleaning of an area.

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Reverse Logistics Solutions by 3PL Links

3PL Links

Since returns have an impact all the way down the supply chain, this is really just the tip of the iceberg. Define your returns management strategy: Analyze how effective returns management could help you lower expenses, enhance customer service, and even boost revenue. Implementing best practices.

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A Guide to Optimizing Your Inbound Freight Management 

GoShip Blog

One error can cause significant delays, fines, and other expensive fees. Benefits of Inbound Freight Management At face value, investing in inbound freight management can look like an unnecessary expense. Not only does this save you from delays and unnecessary expenses, but it also improves efficiency.

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Tips for Efficient Cross Border Transportation

Radius Logistics

The team of experts at Radius have assembled 4 valuable tips for your most efficient and effective cross border transportation. Proper documentation. When it comes to cross border, proper documentation will make or break your shipment process. Tracking is a great tool, but it can also be expensive and time consuming.

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How to Reduce Lead Times: 11 Tips for Manufacturers & Warehouses

Conger

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. The closer the supplier is to your warehouse or manufacturing plant or location , the easier it is to reduce lead times.

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What Shippers Should Consider Before Using Air Freight

Dedola Global Logistics

In most cases, air freight is the most expensive shipping method. We’ve compiled a list of tips and best practices for businesses that may help save you time, money, effort and avoid potential mistakes. Include All Proper Documentation. Our expert staff inspects all the documentation to ensure a smooth process.

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