The Way Fulfillment Works!
Since I started developing software back in the 80’s, there have been incredible advances in technology. It’s difficult to remember what life was like before the internet.
My grandchildren will probably never walk into a bank to cash a check on payday or pay for long distance phone calls and they will never use a map to figure out directions to a vacation destination (unless it is in history class).
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“Ohh, nice box… cool stickers.. fancy paper”
You’re probably familiar with the oohs and aahs that come from unboxing a highly anticipated package at your home. When done right, the Customer Experience (CX) can feel like rainbows, sunshine and unicorns.
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A few weeks ago we attended the IWLA’s September Conferences in Ohio along with Tim Tebow. Ok he may have been there for another conference, but we still had plenty of excitement of our own!
As a new member of the IWLA, it was great to interact with a network of peers who are advancing the warehousing and logistics space. We mingled with 170+ attendees at the IWLA’s annual Technology & Operations Solutions for Warehousing and the Safety & Risk conferences.
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On August 24th, VeraCore team members participated in the Blacklight Run, a 5K event for charity, as part of VeraCore’s Wellness Program.
The Blacklight Run is the largest nighttime 5K (or 3.1 miles) race in the country with multiple race locations spread throughout the USA. The organization dedicates each run to raise Childhood Cancer Awareness – a cause we could not wait to support!
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Have you been putting off using barcodes in your warehouse?
While barcodes may seem like a heavy lift, they are not as difficult as one would think. You can start small, by focusing on one area of the warehouse, a customer or process, and measure effectiveness from there.
Using barcode technology and a WMS can provide greater quality control over your warehouse operations, reduced costs, and many more efficiencies.
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Business isn’t easy for a 3PL provider. Competition is high, profit margin is low and managing distribution, warehousing and fulfillment can be chaotic. 3PL’s must be smart about the type of customers they take on and how they run their overall operation since a 3PL’s customer base determines their profitability. In order to maintain a competitive edge and scale their business, 3PL providers must learn to make the most of limited resources, space, and labor.
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Farmington, CT — 6/12/2019 — The Newington High School IT & Digital Innovation Academy recently received new IT server equipment from local software company VeraCore Software Solutions (VeraCore). Earlier this year, VeraCore relocated their office from Rocky Hill to Farmington and wanted to find a new home for IT equipment that was no longer needed.
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Labor is one of your largest operating costs, and with the current labor shortage, these costs are rising. By having the right Order Management System and Warehouse Management System in place, you can minimize the effects of low unemployment without sacrificing performance.
An OMS and WMS like VeraCore can help you maximize the efficiency of your workforce. VeraCore customers are benefiting from:
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“We’ve got a huge problem! We shipped over 300 orders yesterday, and none of our clients got their shipping notifications.”
“Hurry up and re-boot the shipping work stations, they must be stuck!”
“What, that didn’t work?! Hurry up and re-record the shipments so we can update our customers!”
What seems to be a critical problem can often have a very simple solution. In the heat of the moment, it’s key that we take a step back and collect our thoughts before jumping into a decision. It’s in the rush of trying to come up with a solution that we end up hurting ourselves and taking more time to solve the problem.
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