There’s nothing more important to a small business than its employees. Happy employees lead to an increase in productivity, which will go miles to help your business grow. Implement small changes to your current process to keep their well-being in mind.
One of the biggest challenges warehouse managers face is to run operations smoothly and effectively. In a competitive marketplace, trying to keep the business profitable also involves putting in place an efficient and safe warehouse operation.
Keeping your employees happy and motivated at work is key to their well-being that form the basis for engagement, productivity and retention. Beyond just the typical corporate wellness programs like on-site fitness and health education.
The December holiday season is crucial for every e-commerce retailer as sales surge when everyone goes out shopping for Christmas presents. During this busy period, you need to stay alert to continue delivering the best customer service.
With the rising growth of e-commerce, consumers are expecting faster delivery times and lower costs for their online purchases. It’s important for warehouse managers to pay attention to the changes and demands that e-commerce is creating in the warehouse.
It’s been a year of unprecedented challenges and changes. On the business front, working from home and collaborating virtually have become the norm. This raises the realisation of how important the workplace remains to be and everything that it offers.
As your e-commerce business grows and your product lines expand, there is always an opportunity to better organise your warehouse for faster and better accuracy in picking.
Starting a new business takes time, and plenty of cash flow. Once you’re finally up and running, expect to rely on your funding and capital before you can come close to turning a profit.
Having inventory on hand is important so you can sell to customers and achieve sales. But unsold inventory can cause problems when it piles up over time, leading to what’s known as ‘dead stock’.
The combination of a great idea and good money injection is not all it takes to be successful in the business world. Whether it’s a brick-and-mortar retailer or e-commerce, you can make some income initially but then start struggling.