BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERIES #3 THE FOUR SIGNS YOU NEED BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI) IN YOUR WAREHOUSE
BI in the warehouse is no longer “optional.” Organizations have too much data. It’s coming in from too many sources and stored in too many places. Getting value from that data is the key to surviving and thriving in 2022 and beyond. If any of the following four scenarios feel familiar to you, it’s time […]
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERIES #2 USING LABOR MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TO BECOME AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE.
It’s hard to believe what’s happening with warehouse wages. According to the results of a survey by GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC, a leading technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provider, nearly half (47%) of those surveyed said they would be paying higher salaries or wages to attract new talent and retain current employees before the end of the […]
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERIES #1 TURNING INSIGHTS INTO ACTION IN YOUR WAREHOUSE.
Growth in data volumes and types is exploding. The opportunity to use data analytics to reshape your operations and drive profitability has never been more significant. In fact, according to a recent survey by McKinsey & Company, organizations that use analytics to inform decisions realize substantial gains. Reports show their data analytics initiatives have contributed […]
Three Vital Labor Management System Components to Combat Labor and Production Issues.
Labor and performance issues can occur at any warehouse or distribution center in the world. To help workers and managers address these issues in a meaningful way, a data driven approach is needed. More than that, the approach needs to focus on relevant metrics and markers. Finally, those metrics need to be utilized by a […]
Drive Performance and Improve Planning: Five Important Warehouse Labor Metrics to Track
Distribution Centers (DCs) and warehouses run on efficiency and productivity. These two metrics can make or break profits for a typical DC, but they are not the only important ones. There are also other metrics that if not properly managed, can lead to sub-optimized processes. A study sponsored by Intermec found that an average warehouse […]
Why Organizations Need Effective Onboarding
During the pandemic many companies have had to lay off a significant number of employees as volume has dropped. In the coming months, many companies will start to hire as volumes start to return to normal levels. It is critical that a formal on-boarding process is used and supported by advanced tools in order to […]
