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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Keeping your fulfillment warehouse safe and secure is serious business. Your inventory may be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, so it makes sense to invest time and money into making sure it’s well protected. At Taylored Services, we are warehouse experts and wanted to offer these warehouse safety tips.
With advances in modern technology, remote work is now the norm. Virtually anyone can work from anywhere that has a solid internet connection. Small vendors can stay connected and react to events in real-time. “Face-to-face” meetings with people across the country are possible via Skype. However, when it comes to getting your physical products into …
The e-commerce industry is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds each year. Thanks to innovations from industry giants like Amazon, free two-day shipping is the norm, and customers expect nothing less from other online retailers. The supply chain has adapted to consumer demand by becoming more integrated and efficient than ever before. However, e-commerce …
The realm of warehouse management and order fulfillment is in constant flux. Technology is rapidly evolving, freight carriers are ever-changing, and consumer expectations are becoming more demanding. Staying on top of everything requires significant investment into specialized systems, management, and labor. That’s why many businesses are outsourcing these services to third-party fulfillment centers, also known as third-party logistics providers …
Let’s face it. Risk permeates supply chains. There are so many moving parts in a typical supply chain. Chances are something will go wrong at some point. However, if you understand your supply chain risks, you can take proactive steps to mitigate those risks. At Taylored Fulfillment Services, we’re supply chain experts. We wanted to share …