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What Is a WMS? | Types and Functions of Warehouse Management Systems
If you've ever worked in a warehouse or retail setting, you know that a WMS, or Warehouse Management System, is a software tool that helps manage daily warehouse operations....
What Is a Fulfillment Center | Fulfillment vs. Warehouse
Understanding the difference between a fulfillment center and a warehouse can help you better understand and optimize your business as best as possible. Fulfillment centers...
Inventory Analysis: Metrics & Strategies You Should Know
Inventory analysis is defined as the techniques to determine the optimal inventory level needed for your business or warehouse. Proper inventory levels can be determined in...
Barcode Printers – Best Options for 2021
We recently wrote a post about the 7 best barcode inventory scanner for 2021. Without a barcode printer, you won't be able to scan any barcodes. So we're taking the time to...
Inventory Tracking: What It Is + Best Methods
Inventory tracking is the culmination of all things inventory. It tracks how much inventory you have, how much you've sold, how much is in transit, how much you'll need to...
How to Implement Lean Warehousing Principles for 2021
Having a lean warehouse is the difference between making a good profit with low overhead and struggling to make ends meet because of excess inventory that isn't selling. But...