Warehousing & Distribution

What is a 3PL? Third-Party Logistics service providers manage outsourced procurement, distribution and transportation services for clients. Some companies focus on specific industries or some focus on specific functions such as Procurement, Transportation, Warehousing, and Distribution. Automating Processes In all services of Third-Party Logistics, there are optimization opportunities. In each of the main functions of the a 3PL service provider... Read more

What You Need on a Shipping Label from addresses to inventory control The question about what to put on a shipping label may seem rudimentary to some folks, but it’s a serious question that requires a serious answer. We can start with the basics, and get more complicated from there… First, print or type the delivery address parallel to the... Read more

Barcode labeling software is critical for your business to operate efficiently A wide variety of industries and businesses rely on barcode label design software today for a number of uses, including barcode creation for packaging, products, and shipping. The reason many large enterprises are sold on barcode printing is the ability to create legible, accurate, and accessible information that enables... Read more

If you are opening a warehouse, or if you’re considering a redesign of a warehouse that isn’t turning a profit, you may skip the labeling process. It’s not that important, right? If you ask a dozen or so successful warehouse managers, you might find that labels are right up there with layout, storage system logistics, and avoiding overtime and inventory... Read more

Thermal Labels are every where, and you might be using them sooner than you think There are labels, all kinds of them…and then, there are thermal labels. The next time a package is delivered to you, take a look at the labels on that box, the ones with barcodes on them. Sometimes several of them.  You might see quite a... Read more