Inventory management is a challenge across many businesses. Packaging, warehouse space, and slow-moving products can all plague a company’s efficiency and increase overall expenses. More and more businesses are resorting to kitting as a solution. What is kitting, and what would it look like at your company? Continue reading, and we will dive into this ... Read moreRead Article

If you’re in charge of warehouse operations, you know that a well-designed warehouse layout is crucial to maximizing productivity and efficiency. But how do you come up with excellent warehouse layout ideas? What should you focus on? This guide will help you understand the importance of a good warehouse design and how it affects your ... Read moreRead Article

Retail stores aren’t the only businesses that rely on optimal inventory management strategies. Most companies that provide physical products utilize storage and warehouses for their entire stock of goods.  Warehouse managers must maintain a healthy inventory stock while planning and strategizing distribution based on their inventory management KPIs.  Inventory management KPIs help businesses manage stock ... Read moreRead Article

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, MDI recently hosted a virtual panel that brought together visionary employers and a state agency commissioner to discuss the many meaningful ways Minnesota companies and organizations can advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities in today’s competitive talent market. From exploring how leaders can make their companies ... Read moreRead Article

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are saluting people who have stepped ahead, above and beyond in the name of equitable opportunity and employment for people with disabilities. In a time of worker shortages and employment uncertainty, actively attracting and hiring people with disabilities is a way to recruit a dedicated workforce, boost inclusivity ... Read moreRead Article

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are saluting people who have stepped ahead, above and beyond in the name of equitable opportunity and employment for people with disabilities. In a time of worker shortages and employment uncertainty, actively attracting and hiring people with disabilities is a way to recruit a dedicated workforce, boost inclusivity ... Read moreRead Article

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re saluting people who have stepped ahead, above and beyond in the name of equitable opportunity and employment for people with disabilities. In a time of worker shortages and employment uncertainty, actively attracting and hiring people with disabilities is a way to recruit a dedicated workforce, boost inclusivity efforts ... Read moreRead Article

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are saluting people who have stepped ahead, above and beyond in the name of equitable opportunity and employment for people with disabilities. In a time of worker shortages and employment uncertainty, actively attracting and hiring people with disabilities is a way to recruit a dedicated workforce, boost inclusivity ... Read moreRead Article

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are saluting people who have stepped ahead, above and beyond in the name of equitable opportunity and employment for people with disabilities. In a time of worker shortages and employment uncertainty, actively attracting and hiring people with disabilities is a way to recruit a dedicated workforce, boost inclusivity ... Read moreRead Article

Every company that stores products experiences an iteration of product damage in warehouses or warehouse environments. Companies try to reduce it as best they can, but some breakage will happen. Much of it, however, is avoidable. Using substandard storage products, piling boxes on top of each other, and mishandling items and working machinery contribute to ... Read moreRead Article

What is warehouse slotting? At its most basic, warehouse slotting is inventory management. You will need to analyze the inventory data for your business, categorize what you have in stock, and organize it in proper storage containers to achieve warehouse slotting optimization. Let’s explore some of the best warehouse slotting practices. Warehouse Slotting Benefits Warehouse ... Read moreRead Article

The shipping industry refers to the padding used in packaging to keep goods from getting damaged as dunnage. Dunnage is the primary reason why we can ship anything anywhere without it breaking. Different types of dunnage packaging include, but are not limited to: Foam Cardboard Paper Bubblewrap Shipping dunnage can serve as padding, a barrier ... Read moreRead Article