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New Years Resolutions

Posted by On 13-12-2023
5 New Years Resolutions

5 New Years Resolutions for Your Warehouse

New Years is a great time for personal resolutions. It is also a good time to reflect on the operations of your warehouse.

It is important to realize that there is always room for improvement when it comes to your business. The sooner you make this realization, the sooner you can start reaping the rewards of such improvements. 

Start off the new year strong and establish a solid trajectory for your business moving forward. Assess your current operations and evaluate how you could potentially refine them. 

Warehousing can be rather complex. There are many moving parts involved and factors that go into the maintenance of an effective order fulfillment system. 

How you manage your warehouse may be effective thus far. But, even little changes can make a big difference in boosting overall efficiency and productivity.

Resolutions to Improve Your Warehouse

If your ultimate goal is to optimize your warehouse operations this year, there is an extensive checklist of things to consider. See where there is room for changes that could lead to monumental growth and improvement.

The following are some of the top 5 factors to consider when setting New Years Resolutions:

  • New Years Resolution Number One, Make safety a priority

One thing that should always be a top priority is warehouse safety. When accidents lead to injuries in the workplace, it can be costly in terms of time and money. 

One of the best ways to avoid this is by implementing a comprehensive training program. One that ensures your employees know how to use all the warehouse equipment properly and safely. 

It is also necessary to make sure employees have the proper PPE to work safely.

  • Improve the Warehouse Layout

One of the biggest keys to success in any warehouse is efficiency. But, you cannot have efficiency when your warehouse is poorly organized or laid out in an illogical way. 

An ineffective warehouse layout can compromise production speed, create traffic flow problems, and slow down productivity. Take advantage of the slower period at the beginning of the new year and make organizational changes. Test out new layouts or change how products are stored to improve the warehouse’s traffic flow.

  • Resolution Number Three, Invest in New Technology

Some warehouses are reluctant to invest in new technology because of costs. Sometimes, however, such investments are necessary to see substantial improvements in warehouse operations.

If you’re using outdated automation equipment or software, there is likely significant room for improvement in your productivity. If you invest in newer automation equipment and software upgrades, you will be able to ship everything faster.

For instance, if you invest in barcode scanners and RFID technology, you can easily record various types of data on the products in your warehouse. This makes it easier to track and sort inventory items.

  • Switch to Sustainable Packaging

While smooth warehouse operations are a top priority, this shouldn’t be your only focus. It is also your responsibility to do what you can to positively impact the environment.

Since it takes centuries for plastics to decompose, switch to biodegradable packaging. This will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.

  • Final New Years Resolution, Review Your Overall Process

The new year is the perfect time to look at the processes you have been using in your warehouse. Evaluate whether they are still the best way to do things. 

Examine speed, efficiency, and effectiveness to determine which processes need to be revamped. There may even be certain processes that are replaced entirely. Although you may be hesitant to alter too much, change is often the only way to make room for improvements.

How Wills Transfer Can Help You to Meet Your New Years Warehousing Resolutions 

Another factor worth considering at the start of the new year is third-party warehousing and logistics. This process will allow you to achieve all of the storage warehousing improvements that you are aiming for without having to put in all of the effort yourself. 

Rather than investing in new technology, equipment and employee training for your warehouse, a third-party service provider like Wills Transfer gives you access to the latest technology and highly trained and experienced employees. These help you to boost the speed and efficiency of your order fulfillment process. 

We offer a wide range of services, including order fulfillment, pick and pack services, kitting, asset tagging, container de-stuffing, cross-docking, inventory management, refrigerated storage, and shunting. Leverage these services. Put your business in the best possible position to improve its operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

We will help you to keep track of your inventory levels constantly with our state-of-the-art inventory management system. Our advanced security measures ensure your products are safe and secure at all times. Outsourcing your warehousing needs to us will free up a significant amount of time and energy. Time and energy you can spend on other elements of your business. 

For more information about our third-party warehousing services or to learn more about how we can boost your efficiency in the coming year, call Wills Transfer at 613-704-7549 or contact us here.