As global demand for product delivery surges, more and more warehouses are being built throughout the country. Warehouses are the backbone of a supply chain and critical to any company engaged in shipping operations. But these facilities are more than just buildings to store and ship inventory from. They employ dozens and sometimes of hundreds of workers, supervisors, and…
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain leaders are busier than ever implementing employee health and safety measures to keep both workers and customers safe — even as they keep millions of products moving. Of course, the threat of coronavirus has dominated the national dialogue. But responsible warehouse managers know that employee health and safety measures are always a top priority.…
We’re all familiar with the scene: broken wood block pallets piled against a warehouse wall. Wood pallets like these have served their useful lifespan of around 15 to 20 trips across the supply chain and are often bound for the local landfill—or perhaps a good bonfire. On average, once every three to four trips through…
In any logistics warehouse, ensuring that products are stored safely and arrive in the hands of their end-users intact and safe to use is the chief concern. Current good manufacturing practice standards (CGMPS) are a set of evolving standards aimed at ensuring the quality and integrity of the products that pass through a warehouse. In…
In warehouses and storage facilities, stacking loaded pallets correctly is crucial to preventing accidents. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Standards (OSHA) guidelines, materials should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height to secure them against sliding or collapsing. The storage of the materials should not create a hazard as well. Poorly stacked…
Employees working in warehouses and manufacturing plants are particularly prone to injuries. In fact, a survey report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019 ranked manufacturing and warehousing among the top five private sectors reporting nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses. A typical reusable wood block pallet weighs 75 to 80 pounds and…