Preparing for the Retail Surge: How FHI’s Managed Labor Solutions Drive Warehouse Success
As a warehouse operator, your primary goal is to ensure smooth, efficient, and productive operations. With fourth quarter retail spending expected to increase by 2.5% to 3.5%, reaching up to $5.28 trillion, the pressure on warehouses to keep up with demand is immense (https://nrf.com/research-insights/nrf-forecasts). This is where partnering with FHI for managed warehouse labor can […]
Weathering the Storm: How FHI Protects Your Warehouse Operations During Hurricane Season
As we approach the 2024 hurricane season, experts predict it will be one of the most active in recent years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted above-average hurricane activity, with up to 21 named storms, including 10 hurricanes, of which 5 could be major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). This prediction underscores […]
Workforce Solutions for the Triad Region’s Booming Supply Chain
The Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, encompassing Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, is rapidly becoming a key hub for manufacturing, and with this boom comes significant investments and new warehousing and distribution center facilities. These developments present both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of workforce needs. That’s where FHI can help. For over […]
Workforce Solutions for Chatham County, North Carolina’s Booming Supply Chain
Chatham County, North Carolina, is rapidly becoming a key hub for manufacturing, and with this boom comes significant investments and new warehousing and distribution center facilities. These developments present both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of workforce needs. That’s where FHI can help. For over 30 years, FHI has provided trained and experienced warehouse […]
Workforce Solutions for Chatham County’s Booming Supply Chain
Chatham County, Georgia, is rapidly becoming a key hub for manufacturing, and with this boom comes significant investments and new warehousing and distribution center facilities. These developments present both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of workforce needs. That’s where FHI can help. For over 30 years, FHI has provided trained and experienced warehouse labor, […]
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges With Rising Inflation
Inflation impacts supply chains at every level by increasing costs for materials, labor, and transportation. These operating costs can squeeze your company’s margins, ultimately forcing you to raise prices for consumers. To make matters worse, high rates of inflation are unlikely to end soon. After the COVID-19 pandemic devastated global supply chains, the Ukraine War […]
Optimizing Health & Beauty Product Warehousing with FHI’s Managed Labor Solutions
In the healthcare and beauty product market, the precise picking and selecting of small items in a warehouse are critical for maintaining efficiency and accuracy. As demand for healthcare products such as medical devices, supplies, personal protective equipment, and beauty products continues to grow, warehouses must ensure their operations are up to the task. Labor […]
Advance Your E-commerce Operations with FHI’s Managed Labor Solutions
In the active world of e-commerce, speed and efficiency are crucial for staying competitive. Warehouses need to meet the increasing demands for rapid order processing and fulfillment, while also managing reverse logistics effectively. Labor shortages during peak seasons can lead to delays, increased costs, and decreased customer satisfaction. FHI, a leader in managed warehouse labor, […]
Navigating Back-to-School Warehouse Labor Shortages with FHI’s Managed Labor Solutions
As the back-to-school season nears, retailers and distribution centers brace for a significant uptick in consumer demand. This crucial period, while essential for revenue generation, often brings labor shortages in warehouses, leading to operational challenges like delayed shipments, increased overtime costs and missed opportunity to capitalize on the season. FHI, a leader in managed warehouse […]
Streamlining Operations: How to Make a Warehouse More Efficient Through Outsourcing Labor
When you lack the labor necessary to transport products to and from trucks, shipping containers, and other warehouses, the efficiency of your supply chain will break under pressure. By learning how to make a warehouse more efficient, you can transform your warehouse into a powerhouse of productivity.
Addressing Cold Chain Labor Challenges Through Managed Labor Solutions
The cold chain sector faces unique challenges, particularly when it comes to staffing freezer areas during second and third shifts. These shifts are not only less desirable due to their unconventional hours but also because of the harsh, cold environment, which can deter potential employees.
Addressing Shift Work Challenges in Warehousing Through Managed Labor Solutions
The warehousing and distribution sector is currently facing a significant labor challenge, particularly when it comes to filling less desirable second and third shifts. Recent surveys and industry reports highlight a persistent difficulty in attracting and retaining staff for these crucial operating periods, exacerbated by a broader labor shortage across the industry.