Reducing Supply Chain Costs in 2019

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Saving money is an important topic for any industry. Every industry is focused on their bottom line. Over the past 5 years, many businesses have started to really look over their supply chain as a way to reduce their costs. Some of the large players such as Amazon are putting pressure on the rest of the market to not only lower costs, but also deliver service levels that are faster and of higher quality. There are several areas to reducing supply chain costs in 2019. Some of these areas are more obvious than others.

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Top Warehouse Management System Features

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3PL warehouses are busy businesses moving hundreds if not thousands of parcels every day. Managing the processes involved with picking, packaging, shipping, and tracking is a tremendous task. Trying to do it manually is next to impossible.

That’s the reason why 3PL warehouse managers trust warehouse management systems to do the work for them. With so many options to choose from, selecting the top Warehouse Management System requires in-depth research of the system to see if it meets your expectations.

Here are five primary functions of a WMS that all managers require to manage their operations on a day-to-day basis.

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Determine if You Need a Labor Management System

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A Labor Management System (or LMS) is a piece of software that is used in order manage and monitor a workforce. In particular, it is often found in fulfillment businesses but can potentially be used in any industry.

Essentially, this works by providing increased visibility, to show where money is being spent and how that money is being returned. At the same time, you’ll be able to identify your most productive employees, as well as any that aren’t performing at their best.

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