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Why join a Logistics Industry Association?
Running a business in the logistics industry is hard enough without having to worry about changing regulations, labor relations and permits. In addition, in the face of ongoing changes to labor practices, proposed regulations and challenges, an industry association...
Helpful Resources for Logistics
Worldwide, the logistics industry is vast, ever expanding, breaking through new challenges, creating employment and uplifting communities. Being a part of the logistics industry means you will never get bored. Instead you need to equip yourself with knowledge, ensure...
Full Functionality = Full Benefits
Are you using all of the functionality that technology offers you? Think about your mobile phone. How many of us actually use all of the features that it offers and how much easier can unused mobile functions make your life? While it is always exciting to buy a new...
Integrating Logistics Software with Fleet Management
The performance of a fleet relies on the maintenance and management of the tasks assigned to the fleet, therefore, fleet management and maintenance plays an important role in the success of a company. The realization of acquiring a positive image as a logistics...
How does IT drive the logistics and warehousing industries?
It is hard to imagine a time where computers and the internet were not available. Those times where people piled into libraries to do assignments, gather information and make photocopies of books to actually take the information home. Thanks to the development of...
Important safety rules in a warehousing environment
Employees are your number one asset- this is common knowledge across businesses and is taken very seriously by governments and labor unions. Employees have rights and you need to ensure that you enforce those rights into warehouse practices. Looking after your...
Inventory Management Software
One of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks of running a warehouse, is inventory management. While it may be painstakingly slow, it is, however, very necessary. Not only does adequate inventory management ensure that you will meet customer's demands by stocking...
How IT can drive the Green Phenomenon
Steve Ballmer once said that the number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. This applies to all aspects of life when thinking about all of the advances that have been made; people are falling in love over...
Integrating Fleet Management with Software
In the absence of an adequate software solution, fleet management can be challenging and admin intensive. Cost monitoring can also prove challenging as there are so many different aspects to take into consideration, monitor and improve on. For any business that...
Warehouse Racking- Optimising Storage Capacity
Cleanliness is next to Godliness- this could not be more true and is applicable to all aspects of life and business. It is especially important in the warehousing industry where safety, efficiency and cost savings are top concerns. Wasting time is one of the biggest...
Why invest in a document management system
Owing to modern technology, the main aim of any business should be to automate as many processes as possible. This not only assists with labor cost savings, but also decreases the risk of errors. In addition it ensures that company data is recorded and kept safe,...
Expanding warehouse capacity with warehouse software
Many make the mistake of immediately associating warehouse capacity with storage space. However, when using an efficient warehouse software solution, your warehouse capacity can be streamlined, thereby increasing capacity without having to expand the physical...