What is a High SKU Warehouse?
A high SKU warehouse is a storage facility that handles a large number of unique items, each with many units. These setups are common in industries like electronics, clothing, and pharmaceuticals, where a single product type comes in many versions. In this type of warehouse, we manage thousands of SKUs spread across different locations. The […]
What Are Fixed Assets and How Do They Work?
Some companies struggle to tell the difference between short-term supplies and long-term tools. Understanding what your key resources are and which ones count as fixed assets is an important step toward better organization. Below, we’ll explain how they work and why tracking them matters. Why Fixed Assets Are Not the Same as Inventory Inventory and […]
What is Operational Inventory Discipline and Why It Matters
A lack of operational inventory discipline is one of the main reasons warehouse systems fail. Even with the right tools and processes in place, results suffer when teams don’t follow them consistently. This leads to misplaced stock, delayed orders, and wasted time. Small errors quickly turn into bigger problems when discipline is missing. By sticking […]
Why WMS and ERP Cleanliness Matters
Automation and AI often fail when the data in your system is not reliable. One common cause is a poor WMS setup combined with a lack of focus on ERP cleanliness. These issues lead to errors in inventory, planning, and reporting. When your systems are not aligned, stock levels become inaccurate, and customer orders get […]
Key Elements of Cycle Counting Explained
Lost inventory can cost thousands in missed sales and wasted hours. If your team relies on outdated or once-a-year inventory checks, small errors can quietly grow into major problems. That’s where cycle counting comes in. By checking your stock in smaller sections throughout the year, you can stay ahead of mistakes and keep your numbers […]
Miscounts in Bulk Storage? Here’s How to Prevent Them
Miscounts during warehouse operations often happen in bulk storage areas without proper organization or labeling. These mistakes can slow down shipping, disrupt counts, and lead to lost inventory. To prevent miscounts, use labeled zones, assign clear pallet locations, and follow a step-by-step counting process. These simple changes help maintain accuracy and improve efficiency. How to […]
Retail Inventory Management: Steps, Tools, & Tips for 2025
Retail inventory management means keeping track of what you order, store, and sell. It helps you avoid having too much or too little stock and keeps costs down. This guide covers the basics, tools to use, and easy tips for 2025. What Is Retail Inventory Management? Retail inventory management is the process of tracking, ordering, […]
What is Asset Tagging and Why is it Important to Businesses?
Asset tagging provides a consistent way to track equipment, tools, and inventory across a business. Without this structured system, items can go missing, be purchased more than once, or be left out of important reports. These issues often lead to added costs, reporting errors, and compliance problems. Below, we explain how asset tagging works, why […]
Is Your Current System Failing? Signs It’s Time for a Supply Chain Audit
We work with a wide range of companies, and one thing we consistently see is this: issues in the supply chain rarely appear overnight. They build up quietly, missed shipments here, bloated costs there, until suddenly, the system can’t keep up. If your team is constantly scrambling to fix delays, chase down inventory, or explain […]
Can Cycle Counting Reduce Inventory Shrinkage?
It doesn’t take much for small inventory issues to snowball into larger problems. One missed item here, one miscount there, and before long, your numbers stop matching what’s actually on the shelves. We’ve seen how these quiet losses can erode profitability over time. That’s why we rely on a method that not only spots problems […]