8 Ways to Optimize Your Warehouse for Increased Business Success

A warehouse should be efficiently organized and safe for workers. Inventory should be stored to be convenient to access, and those used most frequently should be closest to the packing and shipping area. Workflow should also be streamlined so there is no motion waste.

It’s important for businesses to have picking and packing processes optimized to ensure shipments are correct and time is not wasted. Shelves must be well labeled, and the same SKUs should be kept together.

Learn eight ways to improve your warehouse:

• Establish clear safety protocols
• Organize and audit the warehouse
• Optimize item storage
• Avoid overstock
• Optimize warehouse receiving
• Optimize picking and packing
• Diversify your shipping options
• Improve warehouse data collection