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The Critical Role of Shipping and Warehousing in the Supply Chain
The professionals at Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, MI, are warehousing experts. But we often hear that shipping is also a vital part of the supply chain. How do the two elements work together? They both play an important role in streamlining the supply chain and...
The Benefits of a Dry Fire Suppression System for Warehousing and Shipping Facilities
Fire safety is a top priority for any warehousing and shipping operation. With valuable inventory and sensitive equipment present, having the right fire suppression system is crucial. One of the most effective solutions is a dry fire suppression system. It’s designed...
Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency: The Advantages of a Full-Service Operations Partner
In today’s logistics environment, businesses require flexible and efficient solutions to stay competitive. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor or retailer, partnering with a full-service operation like the professionals at Lutheran Brothers can streamline your...
Safety Tips for Warehouse Workers: Protecting Your Team and Operations
We know the shipping process would be nowhere without the workers that get your goods from point A to point B. Maintaining safety in a warehouse is crucial not only for protecting workers but also for ensuring smooth operations and avoiding costly disruptions. The...
Maximizing Your Ecommerce Potential During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a critical time for ecommerce businesses, with consumer spending hitting its peak. This time of year presents immense opportunities—and challenges. Preparation is key to ensuring a seamless experience for customers and optimizing your operations...
The Benefits of Using a U.S. Customs Examination Site Warehouse for Your Business
When importing goods to the U.S., choosing a warehousing partner that doubles as a U.S. Customs Examination Site can significantly streamline your logistics and boost efficiency. This brings unique advantages for businesses of all sizes by simplifying the process,...
How Seasonal Weather in October Impacts Shipping and Warehousing: Tips for Staying Ahead
October marks a transitional period for many industries, including shipping and warehousing. As temperatures start to drop and unpredictable weather conditions arise, the efficiency of shipping operations and warehouse management can be impacted. Preparing for these...
Freight Shipping in Detroit, Michigan: A Center of Logistics Excellence
Detroit, Michigan, has long been recognized as a hub for the automotive industry, but its importance in the freight shipping industry is just as significant. Strategically located near major waterways, highways and railroads, Detroit serves as a vital link in the...
Transloading: The Key to Efficient Shipping and Warehousing
In the world of logistics and transportation, efficiency and flexibility are crucial. The professionals at Lutheran Brothers in Michigan know that one way to achieve these goals is transloading. This process, involving the transfer of goods from one mode of...
Maximizing Efficiency: Summer Shipping and Warehouse Tips
As the summer season heats up, so does the demand for efficient shipping and warehousing solutions. The professionals at Lutheran Brothers know that whether you’re a small business owner or managing a large distribution center, understanding the unique challenges and...
The Benefits of Leasing Warehouse Space: A Strategic Move for Growing Businesses
The warehouse professionals at Lutheran Brothers know that things are constantly changing for modern businesses, and efficiency and flexibility are crucial. For companies dealing with physical products, warehousing plays a vital role in their operations. One strategic...
Embracing Sustainability in Warehousing: Strategies for Environmental Responsibility
Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan, knows that sustainability has become a top priority for businesses across all industries in today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, including warehousing. As the demand for environmentally responsible practices continues to...
Spring Cleaning Tips for Warehouse Organization
Spring has arrived, bringing with it a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. The warehouse professionals at Lutheran Brothers know it’s the perfect time for businesses, including shipping and warehouse facilities, to embark on a thorough spring cleaning. A well-organized...
What is a London Metal Exchange Warehouse?
What is a London Metal Exchange Warehouse? In the world of commodities trading, the London Metal Exchange (LME) stands out as a global hub for the trading of industrial metals. At the heart of this ecosystem lie LME warehouses, critical infrastructure that plays a...
How To Elevate Your Supply Chain Efficiency
How To Elevate Your Supply Chain Efficiency with Comprehensive Warehousing and Logistics Solutions
Lutheran Brothers, a warehouse and storage facility in Detroit, Michigan, understands that in the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and…
7 Tips To Protect Warehoused Goods In The Winter
At Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan, we have more than 50 years of warehouse experience, and our warehouses are heated and protected from the winter elements. If you’re shipping or storing goods yourself, we have put together this list of 7 tips to protect...
What Are The Benefits Of Warehouse Shipping?
Lutheran Brothers, a warehouse and storage facility in Detroit, Michigan, understands the benefits and subtle nuances of shipping and storage. What are the benefits of warehouse shipping is a question they get asked all the time. At its core, shipping and storage are...
Holiday 2023 Warehousing And Shipping Tips For Retailers
The holidays bring joy for many but could lead to shipping and production anxieties for manufacturers and retailers. The warehouse professionals at Lutheran Brothers offer holiday 2023 warehousing and shipping tips for retailers to make their holidays run smoothly and...
What Is A U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse: Warehousing 101
As a U.S. Customs bonded warehouse, Lutheran Brothers and its operational area within the Port of Detroit make it advantageous for exporters and importers. Importers and exporters looking to scale their businesses are turning to custom bonded warehouses that have...
How To Protect Yourself From Cyber Hackers
There is no industry that is immune to hacking and ransom or malware attacks, and that means at Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan, we have put together information on how to protect yourself from cyber hackers. The damage that a cyber attack can wreak on a...
4 Tips For Avoiding Shipping Mistakes
We’ve all been there. We placed an order for an item. We patiently wait and… it arrives damaged. As warehouse professionals in Detroit, Michigan, the professionals at Lutheran Brothers know there are at least four tips for avoiding shipping mistakes that every carrier...
Crossloading or Transloading: What’s Right For Your Warehousing Needs
The warehousing professionals from Lutheran Brothers in Michigan have more than 50 years of experience in providing warehousing and storage services. Understanding crossloading or transloading and what’s right for your warehousing needs is something Lutheran Brothers...
What Are The Benefits Of Ocean Freight?
At Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan, we are warehouse professionals with more than 50 years of experience. Our customers come to us for our warehousing knowledge and insight and because we understand the benefits of ocean freighting for our customers and their...
Why Customer Service Matters Now More Than Ever
At Lutheran Brothers in Michigan, we understand that our customers could choose another warehouse, drayage, transloading or container freight station. That’s why, after our customers have done their homework and have chosen us, we have our work cut out for us....
Centralized Warehousing: Is It Right For You?
Warehousing and whether your company should opt for centralized warehousing to ensure smooth distribution are concepts many people wonder about. Centralized warehousing: is it right for you? It’s a question the warehousing professionals at Lutheran Brothers in...
What Inventory Model Is Right For Your Business?
The pandemic brought with it a myriad of challenges, some of which continue to linger even three years later. Some of the big challenges that faced business owners were inventory, inventory shortages and no place for their inventory to be offloaded. There are two...
The Difference Between Cartage And Drayage
In some circles, the terms cartage and drayage are seemingly used interchangeably, and that’s understandable because they are easy to confuse. Both cartage and drayage deal with the delivery and receiving of containers and inventory from a port. At Lutheran Brothers,...
Reasons To Choose A Detroit Warehouse Facility
There is no more important consideration when choosing a warehouse facility than location, location, location. There are many reasons to choose a Detroit warehouse facility like Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan. There are many warehouse facilities from which to...
5 Factors That Impact E-Commerce Sales This Holiday Season
Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan, understands the issues that e-commerce sellers face, not only around the holidays, but year-round. They want to explain 5 factors that impact e-commerce sales this holiday season. If you have found your sales on a downward...
Lutheran Brothers Offer 4 Warehouse Best Practice Tips
When it comes to warehousing and warehousing best practices, Lutheran Brothers in Detroit, Michigan, understands the benefits of correct warehouse practices and offers 4 best practice tips and strategies that our experienced team employs. Warehouse best practices...
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