Robert J When talking about safety in the warehouse the subject is usually focused on forklifts. Since we have covered that issue in previous articles, I intend to discuss other safety issues that need consideration. These include mechanical handling on the dock. You probably are aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the U.S. … Read more
Let’s keep in mind that a warehouse has a dual purpose. As orders go out, returns come in and a warehouse must be able to accommodate both. If a warehouse manager were to visit the return area of the warehouse, he would probably see a large number of open cartons holding many different SKUs that … Read more
In my first installment of Hiring Forklift Drivers – Part I: Targeting the Right Candidate, I discussed the process of targeting applicants such as identifying and seeking applications from experienced, skilled forklift operators. In Part II I will discuss how you can identify possible forklift operators from a reservoir of skilled individuals who have no … Read more
The most important, if not one of the most important jobs of a warehouse manager or human resources director is to hire forklift drivers. It is essential that people with the proper skills and appropriate experience is considered and ultimately selected for the job. The process of finding a competent forklift driver involves three elements … Read more
Pallets are a necessity for the proper operation of a warehouse. So it is paramount that these tools are protected from damage. Various forms of pallet racks achieve this. Racks are usually columns that are structurally supported by beams and include multiple levels of shelves and a wire mesh deck that supports the pallets that … Read more
Anyone who might think that the job of a warehouse manager is easy hasn’t been one. A manager of a warehouse must have knowledge of all facets of a warehouse business including safety and OSHA regulations, productivity, slotting and organization, preventative maintenance, boxes and containers, staffing and management, training and education, and shipping and receiving. … Read more
It is essential to your bottom line to provide the proper tools to your employees so that they can perform tasks efficiently. Remember, any delay in getting a task done will adversely affect your bottom line. It is not only imperative to have the tools on hand, it is essential to have the tools easily … Read more
You just finished a massive count of your inventory and the results are that there is a significant amount of products that are obsolete, damaged, and spoiled and a small, but significant amount of goods that have been stolen. So how are you going to account for these items that won’t sell and won’t generate … Read more
It is beyond essential that warehouse personnel know exactly where products are so that they can be picked efficiently. Obviously, you should not locate the most popular products in extreme locations and the least popular in spaces with the best access. It should be the other way around. To set up the inventory it is … Read more
There are businesses who can stock a lot of inventory on site and then there are businesses that need to rely on a warehouse for back up. The question begs to be asked. What type of inventory is warehouse inventory? Warehouse managers who have knowledge in inventory management say that raw material; maintenance, repair … Read more
