2024-04-04 17:15
Thanks to the amount of different items most warehouses stock these days due to the rise in ecommerce, one of the most commonly-faced challenges in the modern warehouse is SKU complexity &nd&hell…Read More
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2024-04-04 16:27
No matter how long you’ve been working in a warehouse, it may surprise you to learn how many common issues are caused by simply not being able to properly access your inventory.
Mispic… Read More
2024-04-04 14:08
Warehouse forecasting can wind up being the solution to – or cause of – many of your warehouse’s problems.
With the important role that forecasting plays in your overall in… Read More
2024-03-08 17:17
With today’s ecommerce landscape being what it is, outsourced fulfillment has become a common resource for many smaller online retailers.
Outsourcing your fulfillment can offer s… Read More
2024-03-08 16:35
The word “inventory” comes up a lot in discussions of warehouse management.
Which makes sense, on its face – after all, what is a warehouse if not a facility to store and d… Read More
2024-03-08 16:10
As the English author Douglas Adams once said, “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”
If you’ve been a warehouse manager, designer, or sta… Read More
2024-02-21 18:51
No matter how well-staffed your warehouse might be, or how hard your teams work, every warehouse will encounter a few slower periods.
These lean periods can stem from a combination of factor… Read More
2024-02-21 18:15
The staging area is one of the most important areas of a warehouse – and as a result, it also needs to be one of the most flexible.
As a crucial step in the process of transporting goo… Read More
2024-02-21 17:59
Despite all the arguments about the health of the current economy, keeping any business financially stable has been a tough order the past few years. A combination of factors brought ab… Read More
2024-01-10 16:36
The last time you looked around your warehouse, did you notice it was a little…flat?
Sure, most warehouses are, but the implicit or explicit focus on maximizing horizontal space… Read More
2024-01-10 16:26
No matter how much we have in common, every warehouse is different at the end of the day.
Different products, different areas to be served, different points along the supply chain – an… Read More
2024-01-10 16:02
Despite the ever-shifting weather and seasonal trends over the past decade, thanks to both the ongoing presence of El Nino or the more immediate effects of climate change, a sudden change in… Read More
2023-12-20 13:17
In today’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, periodically reevaluating your shipping approach is essential. Shipping has transformed into a crucial component of creating customer… Read More
2023-12-04 18:18
Every year brings with it a number of lessons for warehouse staff and management, and 2024 was no exception.
If there’s one lesson that always applies, it’s flexibility. As we al… Read More
2023-12-04 18:11
Material handling is the name of the game in warehousing, but it can be more difficult to create a material handling strategy than you might expect – and even more difficult to improve… Read More
2023-12-04 18:05
Warehouse procurement can be a difficult task at the best of times, but when the holiday season rolls around, these difficulties can only get magnified.
Even the best-laid procurement… Read More
2023-11-03 13:56
Try as we might, every warehouse makes mistakes sometimes.
Technology issues, equipment malfunctions, and simply human error can all come together to create inventory issues at every step o… Read More
2023-11-03 13:24
When most people think about the places that are important to healthcare, the warehouse might not be the first thing that comes to mind – but the role they fill in the healthcare indu… Read More
2023-10-16 14:36
“Warehouse storage” can be a funny thing.
To most people, even those working in the industry, the term conjures up images of massive pallet racks, stretching to the ceiling and… Read More
2023-10-16 13:28
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably seen or heard the phrase “supply chain issues” enough times over the past 3 years to make your head spin.
And whil… Read More
2023-10-09 20:13
Trends may come and go, but if there’s one thing that will never change about the restaurant industry, it’s that finding a place to open your eatery can be awfully hard.
Irrespe… Read More
2023-09-11 20:03
“Freight visibility” is something that many warehouses find themselves striving for, even if they don’t fully understand why.
What is freight visibility?
Put simply, fre… Read More
2023-09-11 16:09
Few things are more frustrating than damage or spoilage to food during its journey along the supply chain, but an ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of cure.
With all the delays, h… Read More
2023-08-24 17:26
Shelving Inc. recently completed an installation for Birdi, Inc., an online pharmaceutical company based in Plymouth, Michigan. Expanding to a new location, they came to us to outfit the spa… Read More
2023-08-23 20:02
Effective warehouse management is a cornerstone of success in the dynamic landscape of modern business. As costs rise and space becomes scarcer, warehouse managers and business owners must a… Read More
2023-08-09 18:36
From food to pharmaceuticals and even sensitive electronic components, cold storage can be one of the most important roles a warehouse can serve – and one of the most difficult.
Cold… Read More
2023-08-09 18:16
Some might call warehouses “chaotic”, but we prefer to think of them as ”ever-evolving”.
No matter how long you’ve worked in warehousing or logistics, you&rsqu&helli…Read More
2023-08-09 17:56
Maintaining an optimized inventory level can be a massive help to the operations of any warehouse or retail business, but it can be tough to know where to start – or even tougher to k… Read More
2023-07-17 17:22
The ninth annual Shelving.com Business Scholarship contest winners are live! This year, the scholarship was limited to Michigan residents. Founded in Detroit and now located in Madison Heig… Read More
2023-07-07 18:09
If there’s one thing that the last few years have taught us, it’s that the supply chain can be fragile.
Global pandemics, inventory outages, worker unavailability – these… Read More
2023-07-07 17:58
We know what you’re thinking: “The holidays? Isn’t it July?”
And, well, you’re right! But we assure you, it’s never too early to start thinking about the… Read More
2023-07-07 17:49
The funny thing about the future is that we’re always stuck having to prepare for it, because it never stops coming.
For a long time now, a common phrase thrown around with any techno… Read More
2023-06-20 14:33
Inventory management is the name of the game for warehouses of any size or industry, but the actual process of getting there can take many forms.
No matter how big your warehouse may be, yo… Read More
2023-06-20 14:21
Even in these days of supply chain issues, product shortages, and frequent stock-outs, excess inventory is still a concern for many warehouses, retailers, and distributors.
“Excess in… Read More
2023-06-20 14:01
Pallet racks can be one of the most effective ways to store and organize the goods in your warehouse – as long as they’re properly configured, that is.
In our rush to store an e… Read More
2023-06-02 18:55
In the fast-evolving world of supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage – it’s a necessity. As we navigate through 2023, a new wave of trends… Read More
2023-05-05 17:34
You don’t have to be a long-time warehousing expert to understand exactly how much the supply chain has changed over the last few years – or how much it’s going to continu… Read More
2023-05-05 17:23
Consider, if you will, the humble breakroom.
We’ve all seen them, we’ve all spent time in them, and we’ve all been glad to find one after a long shift. And yet, for… Read More
2023-05-05 16:18
For a lot of warehouses, proper labeling is considered the solution to a lot of common problems with your inventory.
Ask any warehouse manager about the sort of things they run into every d… Read More
2023-04-18 14:19
These days, a warehouse is more than just a place to keep retail goods.
The amount of different products out there – and their associated storage needs – have turned warehouses… Read More
2023-04-18 14:01
Let’s all be honest – when it comes to getting stuff done in a warehouse, nobody ever really looks forward to having to change their warehouse’s layout.
But when you think… Read More
2023-04-13 13:39
Few industries have been hit by recent disruptions as hard as the food industry. From difficulties in securing product, to challenges keeping this product safe from illness, every aspect of… Read More
2023-03-21 20:20
Among the great many demands of proper inventory management, one of the most likely to result in issues down the road is inventory visibility.
What is inventory visibility?
“Invento… Read More
2023-03-17 20:52
You don’t need us to tell you that real estate of any kind is getting expensive lately, but nowhere is this more true than in commercial spaces. As businesses of all shapes and sizes… Read More
2023-03-16 14:15
Pallet racking can be some of the hardest-working equipment in your warehouse.
Designed to handle even the bulkiest, heaviest pallet loads, pallet racking is crucial to nearly every other s… Read More
2023-03-15 21:15
In today’s industrial settings, warehouse storage and material handling can be one of the biggest challenges for businesses. This is where automated storage solutions come in to help… Read More
2023-02-23 19:55
The idea of the “last mile” is one that’s become increasingly important to logistics and warehousing over the past few years.
Above and beyond the obvious definition of it… Read More
2023-02-23 19:36
Unless pizza is involved, surprises at work are never something you want to see – especially when it comes to your warehouse’s inventory.
Stock outs and other inventory count is… Read More
2023-02-23 15:17
By its very nature, the world of warehousing and fulfillment is no stranger to shifting trends and changing approaches.
Even if you discount the necessary changes borne out of everything th… Read More
2022-12-13 17:26
As a business owner having inventory control issues, it can feel like you are facing an insurmountable obstacle. However, you are not alone, and the new year is the perfect time to gain con… Read More
2022-09-22 14:36
Proper shelving and storage is essential for the efficient operations of any industry—from automotive to agriculture. Although Shelving Inc. can assist with the organization and space… Read More
2022-08-18 13:07
Shelving.com just announced the winners of their eighth annual Shelving.com Business Scholarship contest. After receiving a record-breaking number of applications—over 700 in total&md&helli…Read More
2022-06-13 21:14
Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes its top 10 list of safety citations. Although multiple standards swapped positions, the top 10 violations found… Read More
2022-03-31 19:25
Complying with supply chain rules and regulations is a must. Every year, many U.S. companies have to pay millions of dollars in penalties when supply chain compliance violations are discove… Read More
2022-03-29 18:32
Shelving.com recently completed a job at RAM Solutions Inc., a local industrial equipment supplier.
Due to company growth, RAM Solutions was now required to store far more products at… Read More
2022-03-09 20:37
While spring cleaning is often associated with the home, this is an optimal time to reassess and reorganize your warehouse—making improvements in safety and efficiency to prepare for… Read More
2021-09-15 17:00
We recently partnered with RC Driver, one of the largest influencers in the radio control model industry. Sharing projects, tips, and how to’s in his workshop, RC Driver wanted to cre… Read More
2021-09-01 12:30
Few words can send a chill down the spine of warehouse staff than “unsold inventory”.
Not only do they represent a lack of potential income, they can also create organizat… Read More
2021-08-25 12:30
As climate change affects the world at large, so too does it affect the inventory we work with.
Keeping products safe during lengthy shipping times, or periods of extreme temperatures, is a… Read More
2021-08-20 12:30
“Fixed infrastructure” is one of those things every warehouse has, and every warehouse worker has interacted with – but not one that every warehouse worker thinks about… Read More
2021-08-10 18:26
We are excited to announce the winners of our seventh annual 2021 Business Process Management Scholarship contest! Congratulations to first place recipient Marisa Mullins, and runner-up rec… Read More
2021-07-16 12:30
To paraphrase the great Stevie Ray Vaughan, a lot of people and places right now can’t stand the weather.
If your neck of the woods has been anything like us here in Southeast Michiga… Read More
2021-07-14 12:30
Warehouses, no matter how spacious or well-planned, always tend to have those little spaces left over.
Awkward corners, small aisles or gaps, ceilings that aren’t quite tall enough to… Read More
2021-07-09 12:30
As the ecommerce boom continues to grow and thrive in America today, most businesses have found themselves in need of new warehousing space.
A task that, in this crowded marketplace, is oft… Read More
2021-07-07 12:30
These days, businesses have had to get a little creative with their supply chain solutions.
The sudden explosion in ecommerce doesn’t look like it’ll be ending anytime soon, and… Read More
2021-07-02 12:30
For as sturdy as pallets can be, there’s an awful lot of accidents in a warehouse that can befall them.
The trip from the truck to the pallet rack can be a long one, and there’s… Read More
2021-06-30 12:30
No matter what your business trades in, what products they sell, or who they sell it to, the act of stocking inventory can be a tricky process.
Particularly these days, during the unprecede… Read More
2021-06-25 12:30
As the cost of doing business continues to rise, even during these waning days of COVID-19. Warehouses have been looking for ways to combat these expenses.
It hasn’t been easy. Wareho… Read More
2021-06-23 16:30
It doesn’t take an expert in logistics to understand the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on the supply chain.
From a shortage of available workers (and the restrictions on how many p… Read More
2021-06-18 12:30
With retail floorspace at a premium nowadays, ambient shelving has been a popular solution.
“Ambient shelving”, in a retail capacity, refers to any shelving that exists outside… Read More
2021-06-16 12:30
“Safety” means a lot of things when it comes to warehousing.
It means protecting your workers, your customers, and your goods from potential damage and injury. It means proper t… Read More
2021-06-11 12:30
With demand for warehousing space at all-time highs, it can be hard to find clients that line up with what your warehouse can offer.
While every warehouse would do well to be as flexible as… Read More
2021-06-09 12:30
“Sustainability” has been a big business buzzword for a few years now – but it applies to more sectors of business than you might expect.
Take, for example, the supply cha… Read More
2021-06-04 22:30
In many ways, the warehousing industry has seen greater growth than perhaps any other industry in the modern era.
The rise of ecommerce, as well as the sudden boom in supply chain demand th… Read More
2021-06-04 12:05
Back in November of 2020, Shelving Inc. ran a 10K Giveaway in honor of our company’s 60th year in business – awarding one company with $10,000 worth of either pallet racking, wi… Read More
2021-06-04 11:57
These days, more and more businesses are buying in bulk, due to benefits like better inventory management, lower ordering costs, and easier shipping of bulk goods. The question then becomes… Read More
2021-06-02 12:30
Whether you’re the experimental arm of some local brewery who invents new blends at home, or simply a home brewer who enjoys the fruits (or hops?) of their own labor, being an at-home… Read More
2021-05-28 12:30
These days, perhaps more than ever, speed is of the essence in the medical industry.
Various factors have come together to put a great deal of strain on the medical warehousing industry. Th… Read More
2021-05-28 12:29
Shelving Inc. recently completed a full-facility installation at America’s Most Wanted 4×4, a Jeep specialty shop located in Holly, MI. Customizing and shipping Jeeps all over t… Read More
2021-05-26 12:30
Greenhouses, no matter what they produce, are a needed backbone of the national food industry – and an important part of any food supply chain.
From medicinal plants to fresh produce… Read More
2021-05-24 18:10
At Shelving Inc., we’re constantly looking for ways to elevate the products and services we provide to our customers. The past 60 years have taught us to humbly welcome new opportunit… Read More
2021-05-21 12:30
The unique challenges faced by retail in the modern world have created a number of unique solutions up and down the supply chain.
As businesses adapt to the economic realities created by ec… Read More
2021-05-19 12:30
The rise of the hyperlocal warehouse, if nothing else, is emblematic of where the warehouse industry has been trending in recent years.
There’s been no denying the rise of ecommerce o… Read More
2021-05-18 18:51
Here at Shelving.com we pride ourselves on not only providing high-quality products, but also high-quality service. We sat down with Sarah Jacobs, our Ecommerce Customer Support Specialist… Read More
2021-05-14 16:30
“Mobile warehousing” is one of the biggest trends to hit the warehousing industry lately – and considering how many warehousing trends we’ve seen over the past year… Read More
2021-05-07 16:30
Just like any industry, the world of warehousing is subject to its own trends, changing needs, and buzzwords.
As a warehouse manager or employee, you’ve surely lived through a number… Read More
2021-05-05 16:30
Out of all the facets of warehousing that have seen an increase in popularity over the past year or so, imports have been one of the biggest.
A number of factors have contributed to the inc… Read More
2021-04-30 18:43
The rise of online order pickup has led to retailers needing to figure out how to best process these pickups.
Online order pickup works as something of a hybrid between ecommerce and tradit… Read More
2021-04-30 16:30
For much of the country, such as us here in Michigan, spring means a lot of things.
A return to warmer weather, a lot more sunshine than we’re used to…and the return of some ou… Read More
2021-04-28 16:30
The last year has had a lot to teach us, no matter what industry you work in or what you do for a living.
Among everything we’ve experienced, there’s been a renewed focus on emp… Read More
2021-04-23 16:30
From beer to tuna and everything in between, canned goods are a staple of American food retail and commerce.
Long gone are the days where people cracked jokes about all canned food being SP… Read More
2021-04-21 16:30
From the major national brands to the batch-made local favorites, beer distributors are the backbone of the beer industry.
Serving as something of a middleman between the brewers and the re… Read More
2021-04-20 20:17
It’s time for another Q&A, where we show you the many faces of our Shelving Inc. team. As a small, family-owned company, every single member is integral to our success.
Today&rsqu&helli…Read More
2021-04-16 16:30
No matter how neatly they’ve been put away or what they contain, pallets can go through a lot at the warehouse.
They’re always being moved, disassembled, reassembled, and it can… Read More
2021-04-14 16:30
When it comes to warehouse design, floor space is always a looming concern – but what about the rest of the space?
Once you’ve finally figured out your ideal layout for things l… Read More
2021-04-09 16:30
NSF shelving, which is to say any type of shelf that meets the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation, is a common sight in any workplace that needs safe, sterile storage.
This mea… Read More
2021-04-07 16:30
Whether in a modular warehouse office or in a typical high-rise office setting, every office has their own unique storage requirements.
There’s books to put away, there’s extra… Read More
2021-04-02 16:30
Buffer inventory, also known as ‘safety stock’, can be a crucial part of any warehouse’s inventory supply.
The term ‘buffer inventory’ refers to any overflow s… Read More
2021-03-31 16:30
Whether at work, at home, or both in the case of any office staff working remotely, few words are more chilling than “hey, what’s up with the Wi-Fi?”
In today’s ever… Read More
2021-03-29 19:23
It’s time for another Q&A, where we show you the many faces of our Shelving Inc. team. As a small, family-owned company, every single member is integral to our success.
Today&rsqu&helli…Read More
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