What Is Multi-Client Warehousing and Who Actually Benefits From It?
Multi-client warehousing is a shared storage model where multiple businesses keep their inventory in the same facility, managed by a single third-party logistics provider. Rather than renting a dedicated building, you're buying access to space and services within one, alongside other shippers. How the Model Actually Works In a dedicated warehouse arrangement, one company … Continued
Smart Warehousing Systems: What They Are and What They Actually Do
The term "smart warehouse" gets used loosely, and that's created real confusion about what these systems include and what they're worth investing in. Some companies hear the phrase and picture fully automated facilities with robotic arms and conveyor networks. Others assume it just means having a decent warehouse management system. The reality sits somewhere in … Continued
LPN in Warehousing: What It Stands For and How It Works
LPN stands for License Plate Number. The name borrows from vehicle registration, but the concept maps cleanly to warehousing: it's a unique identifier attached to a unit of inventory that tells a warehouse management system exactly what it has, where it is, and where it needs to go. What an LPN Actually Is An … Continued
CBP Processing IEEPA Refunds – Starting April 20
According to CBP officials, the primary development of all components and functionalities for the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) in ACE has been completed and final testing to process IEEPA tariff refunds is being conducted. CBP has advised that Phase One processing of CAPE declarations will commence on April 20, 2026. Please note … Continued
Warehouse vs Fulfillment Center: What’s the Real Difference?
People use "warehouse" and "fulfillment center" like they mean the same thing. It's an easy mistake, but the two serve pretty different purposes, and picking the wrong one can create real problems for your supply chain. The question comes up constantly in logistics, and the answer matters more than most businesses realize until they're already … Continued
How to Balance Warehouse and Fulfillment Center Operations
Running a warehouse and fulfillment center under the same roof sounds efficient on paper. In practice, the two pull in different directions constantly. Storage needs space and stability. Fulfillment needs speed and flow. Getting both right takes more than good intentions. Warehouse vs. Fulfillment Center: Not Quite the Same Thing People use the terms … Continued
Distribution Center vs Warehouse: What’s the Difference?
The terms "distribution center" and "warehouse" get used all the time interchangeably, and that's a problem. They're not the same thing, and treating them as if they are can create real friction in your supply chain. A distribution center vs warehouse decision comes down to what you actually need: long-term storage or fast product movement. … Continued
What Are Fulfillment Services and How Do They Work?
If you're selling products online or managing any kind of physical inventory, you've probably come across the term fulfillment services. It gets used a lot, but it doesn't always get explained well. At its core, fulfillment is the process of receiving stock, storing it, and getting orders packed and shipped to the right place at … Continued
Correction: Material Composition Threshold Based on Weight
We’d like to clarify one detail from our recent Section 232 update regarding the material composition threshold. While we previously referenced the threshold as being based on value, current guidance clarifies that it is based on weight, not value. Correct threshold: Products containing ≤15% (by weight) of steel, aluminum, or copper are not subject to Section 232 tariffs. … Continued