Need help with warehouse operations? You’ve come to the right place.
Hello, I’m James Kitts, an operations leader and industrial engineer with over 25 years of experience in supply chain strategy, logistics, and engineering experience. My journey has taken me across North America and Europe, designing and improving fulfillment throughput and operational efficiencies. I am passionate about helping others achieve results they didn’t believe attainable.
I created this site to help others find smart solutions to problems. Throughout my career I have been surround by great leaders who helped me solve the many difficulties in warehousing. Today, I will share those lessons with you. Let’s go!
Losing E-commerce Profits? 11 Hidden Costs Eating Your Margins
In the bustling world of e-commerce profits, where convenience meets rapid delivery, businesses constantly seek strategies to streamline operations. However, hidden costs can significantly erode your bottom line.
From unexpected shipping fees to inventory accuracy. These unseen expenses can quietly consume a substantial portion of your revenue, often without warning. Here’s where you need to look for savings.
Site Organization
We create all of our content in house with image creation using Artificial Intelligence – because let’s be honest, who wants to see more pictures of a warehouse? The content is divided into seven sections. They are:
Design
This section discusses warehouse layout and space planning, design best practices, product flow necessities, and personnel flow. We’ve also added blogs about racking and shelving options, mezzanine usage, and office space inside and outside the warehouse. We provide everything you need to know about setting up your warehouse.
Optimize
We cover warehouse best practices, including WMS options and setup, inbound and outbound planning tools, location types and sizes, SKU slotting with ABC analysis, inbound strategies, storage elements, picking best practices including bulk or non-conveyable products, case picks, each picks, and reserve picks.
Cost
Everyone is looking to reduce warehouse costs, especially in our current economy. After surviving the challenges of the Great Recession in 2008, we would classify ourselves as an experts in cost management. From measuring the right KPIs to using Lean and Six Sigma to reach stretch goals, we have a lot to share.
Inventory
Most people have no idea how much capital resides in a warehouse. From cell phones and TVs, apparel, and home goods, there’s a lot of investment in your hands. Are you using the right technology to handle this responsibility?
People
One of our most important topics is making your operation a Great Place to Work. Blog articles in this section include safety, housekeeping and organization, associate engagement, warehouse management, leadership hires, associate hires, and warehouse training.
Technology
Discover how the logistics landscape is transforming in 2024 with unstoppable technology. Learn where cutting-edge technology meets efficiency, reshaping the future of supply chains forever.
Contact Us
Are you looking for topics we haven’t covered? Do you have a challenging problem you need help solving? Are you interested in our consulting services? We’re here to help!
