Barrett Blog BARRETT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS OPENS NEW OMNI-CHANNEL FULFILLMENT FACILITY IN OLIVE BRANCH, MS The opening of this Olive Branch site further expands Barrett’s nationwide footprint and is designed to support market demand for omni-channel supply chain services. Read More → Aug 25, 2021 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS NAMED TO THE 2021 INC. 500 | 5000 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES LIST For the tenth consecutive year, Barrett Distribution Centers has been honored by Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 fastest growing private companies in the country. This is Barrett’s thirteenth appearance on the list. Prior honors include 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Read More → Aug 18, 2021 MANAGED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS: SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH LOGISTICS DATA With devices, platforms, and applications that monitor, report, and integrate, your supply chain is more connected than ever, making you more informed than ever. However, all of this data is only as valuable as the decisions you make with it. Overcoming obstacles, responding to challenges, and discovering new efficiencies are all possible with the analytics that you have at your fingertips. Read More → Jun 7, 2021 AUTO PARTS LOGISTICS EXPERTS: INTERNAL FULFILLMENT COSTS COMPARED TO A 3PL While the costs and resources available vary by company and industry, one thing is true; order fulfillment and logistics have never been more important. Consumers have more options than ever before; because of this increased competition, more emphasis is placed on the cost, speed, and accuracy of order fulfillment. Read More → Jun 4, 2021 APPAREL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS: COST VERSUS CUSTOMER SERVICE As competition increases, giving consumers more options than ever before, providing excellent customer service has never been more important. However, there is a fine line between offering exceptional customer service and the importance of cost management. This is true when it comes to the service providers you partner with as well, specifically your 3PL. Read More → Jun 2, 2021 BARRETT TO HELP BUILD PROGRAM LAUNCH IN MEMPHIS Barrett will help BUILD launch its program in Memphis, with the expectation that the same successful outcomes occur in Memphis as they have in the other cities where BUILD operates. Read More → Jan 18, 2021 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS NAMED TO THE 2020 INC. 500 | 5000 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES LIST For the ninth consecutive year, Barrett Distribution Centers has been honored by Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. This is Barrett’s twelfth appearance on the list. Prior honors include 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Read More → Aug 12, 2020 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS SUPPORTS THE BROOKLINE FOOD PANTRY In an effort to improve the efficiency its operations and the safety of its volunteers, Brookline Food Pantry enlisted the expertise of Barrett Distribution Centers. Receiving deliveries of perishable and non-perishable food items is a primary function at Brookline. This was the first focus of Barrett’s onsite assessment. Read More → Apr 17, 2020 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS NAMED A 2020 FAST 50 COMPANY BY BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL The Boston Business Journal has named Barrett Distribution Centers to its exclusive 2020 Fast 50 list, which represent the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts. Read More → Apr 15, 2020 MITIGATING WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES WITH A 3PL Keeping up with any technology is challenging and this is especially true for the warehouse management systems that keep your single warehouse or network of fulfillment centers running efficiently to service your brand. Proactively understanding the challenges that can accompany this process can save you time and money. Here are three common WMS implementation challenges and their solutions. Read More → Oct 16, 2019 3PL SUSTAINABILITY: BOOST YOUR EFFICIENCY Streamlining your supply chain not only promotes this efficiency, but it can also provide substantial operational savings at a time when “green” measures are implemented. Read More → Oct 15, 2019 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION PROVIDES UPDATED EQUIPMENT FOR NEW LIFE FURNITURE BANK OF MASSACHUSETTS Efficiency is a driving motivator across all sectors today. Streamlining operations, reducing friction, and increasing production is especially beneficial for non-profit and charitable organizations. Read More → Sep 15, 2019 E-COMMERCE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: OPTIMIZING ORDER FULFILLMENT WITH A 3PL By 2021, over 230 million people in the United States will be an online shopper in one way or another. While this number is staggering, there are still some barriers that keep people from shopping online. Read More → Sep 4, 2019 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS NAMED TO THE 2019 INC. 500 | 5000 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES LIST For the eighth consecutive year, Barrett Distribution Centers has been honored by Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 fastest growing private companies in the country. This is Barrett’s eleventh appearance on the list. Prior honors include 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Read More → Aug 14, 2019 SOLVING THE EXPENSIVE PROBLEM OF E-COMMERCE RETURNS WITH REVERSE LOGISTICS In 2018, retailers in the United States lost over $351 billion in sales to merchandise returns. The convenience of e-commerce return options will force this number to climb, and retailers must determine how best to meet this complex challenge. Not only is mitigating the missed sales important, but your return process can impact your brand's reputation. Read More → Aug 2, 2019 FOOD FULFILLMENT AND WAREHOUSING: USING LOGISTICS DATA TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY The ability to leverage and analyze supply chain data in real-time is essential to maximizing opportunities to optimize each component of your supply chain. Here are a few ways that your transportation and logistics (T & L) data can streamline and enhance your operations. Read More → Jul 29, 2019 BARRETT DISTRIBUTION FEATURED IN MEMPHIS BUSINESS JOURNAL'S TABLE OF EXPERTS ON LOGISTICS Barrett Distribution Centers’ Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions, Scott Hothem is featured as a panelist on the Memphis Business Journal’s 2019 Table of Experts for Logistics and Distribution. Read More → Jun 28, 2019 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS: SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS The consumer electronics sector is growing with rapid developments in technology, product innovation and falling prices, it has become a more competitive industry than ever before. In the United States, consumer electronics sales forecasted to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6% between now and 2024. Read More → Apr 10, 2019 FULFILLMENT SERVICES FOR HEALTH & BEAUTY BRANDS: IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS The beauty industry is a $532 billion sector of the economy that is experiencing rapid growth. This growth is largely due in part to the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel sales with projections to reach $863 billion by 2024. Such growth of B2C and B2B sales makes manufacturing supply chain management and order fulfillment more important than ever before. Read More → Apr 9, 2019 CHOOSING A THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDER Opting to outsource you warehousing and logistics needs can be a smart decision. Leveraging the resources and expertise of a third-party logistics company can be a significant strategic advantage. However, like with any major business decision, making the best choice is important. Here are a few things you need consider when choosing a third-party logistics partner. Read More → Mar 18, 2019 AUTOMOTIVE PART FULFILLMENT: REDUCING ERRORS AND COSTS WHILE INCREASING PROFITS The most labor and cost intensive action in your distribution center is order fulfillment, specifically manual fulfillment. According to Martin Murray’s “Order Picking in the warehouse”, the cost of order picking can be as much as 55% of a warehouse’s total operating cost. Furthermore, manual fulfillment can consume 65% of an employee’s time. Understanding the impact this has on your bottom line can lead to making some new investments and changes to relieve the costs that go into these tasks. Read More → Mar 11, 2019 FOOTWEAR WAREHOUSING: 5 FACTS ABOUT IMPROVING EFFICIENCY For 83% of warehouse managers’ their top priority is to lower operations costs. This is not unusual when you consider the massive shift occurring from brick & mortar retail to e-commerce. The footwear industry is a prime example. No longer is going to the mall for a pair of shoes a consumer’s first choice. Many consumers now prefer shopping from the comfort of their home or the convenience of a mobile device. Read More → Mar 6, 2019 USING DATA TO IMPROVE FULFILLMENT OPERATIONS FOR ON-LINE SHOPPING COMPANIES As an e-commerce company, leveraging a streamlined supply chain is a crucial advantage over traditional brick-and-mortar outlets. Leveraging data and visibility technology can have a direct impact on pricing strategies as well as fulfillment and delivery optimization. Using the data your customers provide allows you to stop estimating shipping quotes or offering options you “think” they want. Here are five ways your distribution data can make your supply chain stronger. Read More → Feb 28, 2019 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME HOME ELECTRONICS FULFILLMENT CHALLENGES Home electronics manufacturers are making strides in technology, affordability, and accessibility, reaching record revenue levels. In 2018, sales were up 3.9% from 2017, exceeding $318 billion. However, this uptick in sales has not come along without its challenges. In addition to increased competition, consumer demands are also on the rise. Creating a supply chain that keeps costs low, products moving and customers happy has become more difficult. Here are a couple of ways to increase the efficiency of your home electronics supply chain. Read More → Feb 27, 2019 APPAREL FULFILLMENT: REDUCING THE COST OF TRUCKLOAD TRANSPORTATION In 2018 apparel increased 14.7% to over $103 billion. It was largest single e-commerce product category, making up 19.7% of total retail ecommerce sales. And although revenue across apparel categories is only expected to rise in the future, consumer demand and increased competition is making it more challenging to increase profit margins. Read More → Feb 26, 2019 INCREASING DISTRIBUTION VISIBILITY FOR HEALTH & BEAUTY PRODUCT FULFILLMENT The cosmetic industry was valued at $532 billion in sales in 2017, according to Globe News Wire. It is projected to $863 billion globally by 2024. This upward trend proves cosmetic companies are generating great demand for their products. The challenge in the health & beauty supply chain is to produce and provide the supply when and where it is needed. As companies compete for this growing revenue stream, product fulfillment management is separating itself as a strategic advantage. Read More → Feb 25, 2019 THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DISTRIBUTION As major electronics and appliance manufacturers continue to develop new and improved products at a rapid pace, the industry’s landscape and challenges are also evolving. To navigate these changes, there are a few things that consumer electronics and appliance companies should keep in mind when it comes to order fulfillment and shipping. Read More → Feb 22, 2019 DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS: TABLE OF EXPERTS In the August 17th-23rd issue of the Memphis Business Journal, Steve Fallon, General Manager at Barrett Distribution's Memphis facility was featured as a panelist of the Distribution and Logistics Table of Experts. Read More → Aug 20, 2018 STREAMLINING CROWD FUNDING FULFILLMENT Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate. E-commerce has forever changed the way we shop. The proliferation of these convenient and engaging technologies is also creating a ripple in the way that money is raised, campaigns are funded and capital is generated. Through platforms like Kickstarter, crowdfunding can be an option for small startups and large, established businesses alike. However once the money has been raised, fulfillment can become a major obstacle. Read More → Jun 7, 2018 BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS E-COMMERCE LOGISTICS: 8 STATISTICS TO THINK ABOUT The barrage of home runs that were hit during the late 90’s was a result of batters having extra power. The era of PEDs changed the way fans think about baseball and changed the way the game is played. In the NFL, new rules to increase safety for players have also changed the way this sport is played. With more protective rules for quarterbacks, scores have risen and defenses have been forced to adapt in order to avoid penalties. These are two examples where shifts in control and power have altered the state of competition. The same is very true in the world of business-to-business e-commerce. Consumers have never had more power than they do right now, and there are no signs of that slowing down. These 8 facts support the changing landscape of e-commerce retail and how you can play by these new rules. Read More → Jun 6, 2018 ALL BLOGS 15 Freedom Way Franklin, MA 02038 | 508-553-8800 | sales@barrettdistribution.com | ©2020 Barrett Distribution. Barrett Distribution Centers uses cookies to give you a better experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as set in our Cookie Policy.