It’s no secret that the internet has revolutionized retail. The e-commerce industry will only grow and become more sophisticated as technology advances by leaps and bounds each year. What hasn’t changed as much? Shipping. Sure, maybe self-driving trucks will be a reality in our lifetime, but shipping still requires physically taking an item from one location, putting it on …
by Eliza Urbanik 
As any manufacturer or distributor knows, their supply chain is not any single business function. Instead, the supply chain is a network of suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, distributors, and retailers working together to get products into the hands of customers. It sounds straightforward, but supply chains across industries continue to become more complex and face more risks. So, …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Call it “the Amazon wage hike heard around the world.” In October 2018, Amazon announced its plans to increase wages for nearly 350,000 Amazon and Whole Foods workers to $15 per hour— more than doubling the current legal Federal minimum wage. Other companies have increased wages to similar levels, but those companies were centered around a …
by Eliza Urbanik 
The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and warehouses and distribution centers will soon be bustling to get online orders out the door. Order fulfillment during the holiday season is especially challenging for those warehouses that rely exclusively on manual processes. Having staff run up and down aisles to fulfill orders is labor-intensive …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Suppose you’re in the warehousing or supply chain management industry. In that case, you can most likely list the more apparent benefits of using a warehouse management system (WMS), such as increased order accuracy, faster picking and receiving times, improved inventory control, and better customer service, to name a few. However, there are other less obvious but …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Warehouse layout planning is essential to any retail business. Just like any other part of your business, you need a strategy in place to ensure that your warehouse runs efficiently. An inefficient warehouse wastes time, manpower, and money. At Taylored Services, we are warehouse experts and wanted to offer six tips to help you create a strategic warehouse layout …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Threats to your supply chain can come from natural disasters, product shortages, unpredictable markets, rising fuel costs, and the list goes on. How well your supply chain can bounce back from disruption is what’s known as supply chain resilience. At Taylored Services, we are supply chain experts and wanted to offer five ways you can build and maintain a …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Theft, fraud, and loss are always top concerns when shipping inventory. Every touchpoint can pose another opportunity for would-be thieves to take advantage of any weaknesses in your supply chain. These concerns increase significantly when you’re shipping high-value items like jewelry, prescription drugs, electronics, and even expensive apparel, which can be easily sold. How your …
by Eliza Urbanik 
One of the best ways to enhance the performance of your supply chain operation is to improve end-to-end visibility in your shipping network. Visibility means knowing the precise location of your products, freight, and inventory no matter where they are along the supply chain.
by Eliza Urbanik 
Your supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Just one kink in the chain can impede productivity, decrease profit margins, and prevent you from delivering the most value to your customer. Don’t let the limitations of planning derail your supply chain. Here are 6 ways to identify weaknesses in your supply chain and create efficiencies.
by Eliza Urbanik 
