Everyone knows you need inventory management, but that doesn’t necessarily make it easy to accomplish. Without a computerized inventory tracking method, it can be hard to keep track of where things are. Did you know 46% of small-to-medium businesses don’t track inventory…
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Lean manufacturing principles are not new. Some form of the method has been around since the 1910s. While the concept refined over the past 100 years, the essence of lean principles remains the same: minimize waste while maximizing productivity. If you can apply lean principles…
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Intermodal trucking and drayage have developed a reputation for being reliable and economical. However, due to a growing number of containers in ports, like the Port of Mobile, Alabama, the transportation strategy faces challenges like significant congestion in seaports, expensive…
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Amazon’s efforts to deliver products to customers in the shortest possible time puts a lot of pressure on everyone else. This stress is transforming the way supply chain management works. When companies mistakenly try to copy Amazon’s strategies, the online retail giant…
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We were pleased to have our own executive, TK Bardwell, the VP of Logistics, featured in the following article written by Brian Straight on FreightWaves, regarding the unexpected pressures facing carriers in this season. A perfect storm of regulations, court proceedings…
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Tired of checking whether a shipment was delivered or not? Fed up with calling around and hunting down the status of a particular load? At BR Williams, we understand these troubles all too well. By implementing a capable, integrated warehouse management system (WMS) and…
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Just about every successful business grows to the point where some tasks can't be performed in-house. As a result, it often makes sense for growing businesses to outsource their warehousing and even order fulfillment responsibilities. Of those who choose to outsource warehousing…
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Struggling with your supply chain? It’s time to take stock of your business and evaluate its risks. Where are your weakest links? Maybe there are natural hazards in your region like hurricanes or floods. Perhaps you have issues with poor delivery or fulfillment problems. Supply…
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The pressure is on. Never has there been more weight on supply chain management to drive business efficiencies and generate revenue. Over the years, companies have invested billions of dollars in improving their supply chains. Solutions can range from optimizing your supply…
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The manufacturing industry has been affected by some changes throughout the past year that ought to be prompting companies to take a look at their current logistics practices, searching for ways to improve. In keeping up with these changes, we’ve noticed some main themes…
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