Modern day warehouses are technological wonders. Many function like autonomous spaces with superior brains controlling the functionality. Automated retrieval systems, robotics palletizers and radio frequency identification have created efficiencies in warehousing that would never have been imagined by those who first thought of the ideal place that could store food stuff and increase trade between nations. The history of the warehouse begins at the mouth of the River Tiber, and is an ever evolving tale of form and function improved over time to meet the needs of the day.  

The logistics industry is one that's sometime filled with mystery to the public since it's such a behind-the-scenes environment. Even businesses contracting with warehouses occasionally lose communication out of assumption that logistics works on automatic pilot.

If you've been wondering how to manage inventory with barcodes, it's time to modernize your warehouse and bring more efficiency across the board. Inventory management is already a process that's had to rely far too long on manual data entry, and it may surprise you that you've survived all these years having warehouse staff enter SKU numbers manually into a computer every day.

There isn't any question that managing a warehouse is extremely complex – warehouses have so many departments requiring complete coordination so everything runs efficiently. Just one small miscommunication could end up reflecting badly on the businesses your own warehouse works with every day.

Have you ever wondered how wholesale distributors apply GAAP, otherwise known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles? If you're in the wholesale distribution business, it's essential that your accounting department understands GAAP. It's mandated to use these principles on financial reports within all publicly traded companies.

While there are certainly more, there are five food and beverage industry problems CEOs are facing that should be at the top of the list. Prioritizing these issues is the key to correcting them, then moving on to handle smaller issues.

Medical device distribution is a highly-regulated industry, with many regulations and rules that must be adhered to. Here are the top 5 regulations medical device distributors should be aware of for 2016.

Today, spreadsheet-based warehouse inventory monitoring systems are becoming a thing of the past, and wholesalers now need a good warehouse management system (WMS) in place in order to become more efficient and to stay current and competitive. Instead of just treating every customer individually, it is now necessary to make sure that everyone—retailers, wholesalers and distributors—has access to more information. This enables your supply chain to blend seamlessly together and have a better working relationship, from the beginning of the distribution process to the end.

There’s a reason MHI’s Modex show is called the “greatest supply chain show on earth”. With over 850 exhibitors, a large number of educational seminars and keynotes from top industry thought leaders, it’s truly a place for the industry to explore innovative solutions to challenges in the supply chain.

Our first Modex blog discussed the latest in automation technology being used in the supply chain industry. Many distribution companies are taking it a step further, and utilizing robotics to optimize their warehouse processes.