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Jun 4th, 2021

Driver Shortage Driving Pay Hikes and Surge in Freight Costs

The pandemic and a host of industry factors have clogged the system, causing backlogs, cost increases, and a driver shortage. Foodservice distributors are starting to feel the pinch.

Jun 3rd, 2021

National Forklift Safety Day

The Industrial Truck Association represents manufacturers of lift trucks, automated guided vehicles, and similar equipment in North America. They created National Forklift Safety Day eight years ago to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the value of operator training, and the need for daily equipment checks. DC Velocity reminds us that this year, National Forklift Safety Day fell on June 8 this year.

Dec 31st, 2020

Incentive Pay Programs Are a Proven Way to Increase Employee Retention

If you ask any company what is the number one thing they can do to maintain or improve the bottom line, the most likely answer will be make more sales. A close second is often focused on customer satisfaction. But how many companies are putting enough thought and action into employee retention?

Dec 29th, 2020

Catch Weight Management: Picking and Shipping Items with Varying Weights

For distribution centers that deal with food or other variable weight items, catch weight management is of utmost importance. Integrating catch weight management into your operations not only helps to manage inventory and costs, but will also save valuable time and resources, and allow for accurate invoicing of customers.[..]

Dec 27th, 2020

Benefits of Real-Time Label Printing in Your Warehouse Order Picking Operation

Warehouse order picking is a complex process that can be improved with warehouse order picking software. A key component of this software is the label printing capability. Most warehouse order picking software solutions require that labels be printed before the items are collected from the shelves. As a result, employees are limited in their ability[..]

Dec 21st, 2020

Transforming Warehouses with Technology

Sound warehouse management is essential for a reliable supply chain and to prevent shortages and holdups. It is the primary factor which makes a company’s product and services more trustworthy for its customer. ProCat, a US-based Distribution Technology Provider Company is offering flexibility in warehouse management, so the products flow efficiently through the system. [..]

Nov 25th, 2020

The Power of Pay-For-Performance with IncentRight

The primary tasks in a distribution center are to receive goods, transport goods to pick slots, pick, load, and ship product. The one commonality between all of these functions is the employees. Without quality labor, warehouses cannot function efficiently. Distribution centers want to maximize labor efficiency. One way to improve productivity in a warehouse is to implement a Pay-For-Performance program. [..]

Nov 17th, 2020

Increasing Productivity and Reducing Errors With PickRight Technology: A Case Study

In the south end of Church Point, Louisiana, there is a wholesaler who has been in operation since the early 1900s. While it began as a small retail store, it slowly expanded as the town grew. Today, Church Point Wholesale is the largest employer in the town, and has grown to become one of the premier wholesaler companies in [..]

Nov 10th, 2020

See an ROI in Less Than 12 Months With PickRight From ProCat Distribution Technologies

In the distribution industry, practices are constantly evolving to keep up with the needs and demands of consumers. Warehouses are expected to efficiently deliver the correct products to every customer on a truck route. But with all of the products constantly[..]

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