very distributor has it: The pallet of specialized fittings that hasn’t moved since the Biden administration. It’s the high-efficiency boiler ordered for a commercial project that got cancelled three years ago. It’s the "seasonal" SKU that seemed like a genius buy in March until the weather or the building code changed in May.
Five critical steps that can safeguard your operations against the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting small-to-midsize businesses. Teaser: Cybersecurity isn’t about paranoia, it’s about preparation. As warehouse leaders, we train on safety, efficiency, and customer service. Cybersecurity deserves the same level of attention.
When warehouse processes are undocumented, what you're really doing is leaving execution up to chance. One shift might put away inventory one way, and the next shift another. One person picks using the RF gun menu, the other just memorizes where things are. When it works, it’s luck. When it fails, it’s chaos.
For smaller independents, designing one isn’t about handing it off to a slick firm; it’s about you being in the trenches, plotting layout, flow, and how people and machines coexist.
For distributors, inventory is the largest balance sheet item and can be a liability if not managed strictly. Achieving over 99% bin-level accuracy is attainable with departmental alignment, solid processes, and strong leadership. Here’s why it matters, the consequences of failure, and how to succeed.