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 […]
Employee Turnover – The Missing Metric in Your DC
Ask any distribution manager what metrics they’re tracking in their DC today, and you’ll get a wide range of answers. A few responses you might hear: inventory turnover, order accuracy, percentage of on-time shipments, lost sales due to out-of-stock products, and order picking accuracy, to name a few. However, one key metric you’ll often find […]
TZA’s top tips for navigating labor shortages.
The US labor shortage raises two critical questions. Where is the labor? And when is it coming back? Chances are, if you’ve suffered a never-ending wait for a restaurant table or stood in a snaking line at your local grocery store lately, you are probably wondering the same thing. Those in the logistics […]
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 […]