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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...
11 Expert Tips for Warehouse Optimization
Warehouse optimization is something that never really ends. There's always something that can be shifted, changed, or moved to make your warehouse better optimized for...
Blind Shipping – What is it & Should You Use it?
Understanding blind shipping is crucial to anyone in the warehousing, shipping, or e-commerce industry. But like many other practices in the market that we've covered in our...
LIFO vs FIFO (Pros and Cons + Recommendations For Your Industry)
Today we'll be discussing the differences between LIFO (last-in, first-out) and FIFO (first-in, first-out). Each of these are specific inventory management styles that allow...