The supply chain has changed dramatically over the last 10 years in so many ways that it can be hard for some to keep up with.  Increases in freight and transportation have made these costs higher than distribution center labor in many businesses.

One way to get ahead of this constantly changing landscape is using robust Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Not all Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are alike.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to choosing warehouse management systems since every business will have different needs based on products, computer systems, and so on. Regardless of the type of WMS you use, however, the advantages it can bring will remain constant.

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Difference Between Contract Manufacturing and Private Label

There are a lot of people who are not clear about the difference between Private Label and Contract Manufacturing. Both styles of manufacturing are prevalent in many industries.

There is a fair bit of confusion about the difference between the two, and advantages/disadvantages of these two styles of manufacturing.

In a nutshell, the end goal of both private label and contract manufacturing is same, which is to produce great products that consumers will love and buy often.

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All companies need safe and secure warehouse facility for their products before being shipped to their destination.  Perishable food depends on a temperature-controlled environment.  High-value items may require secure vault storage.   For whatever the product type, warehouses are a critical link in the supply chain.  It’s under their roofs that products are unloaded, picked, packed and prepared for distribution.  There are three main options when choosing a warehouse facility—public, contract and private.  This article discusses the major differences, advantages and disadvantages of each type of warehouse.

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