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Will President Trump’s Focus on Imports and Exports Impact the Nation’s Warehouses?

With so much emphasis placed on trade policy by President Donald Trump, the warehouse industry remains on high alert for any clues about what the future will bring. If policies will truly reduce the trade deficit, how will your warehouse be affected?

The Trump administration says that they want the U.S. to “reclaim all of the supply chain and manufacturing capability” that they believe have been lost to overseas competitors.

Warehousing Outlook in the Trump Era

Over at Material Handling & Logistics, industry experts point to a Cushman & Wakefield study that predicts major changes — but that President Trump will stop short of pulling out of NAFTA or initiating a trade conflict with China.

At DJ Products, we keep tabs on the industry because our warehouse movers and tugs can play an integral role in a company’s speed and agility in changing circumstances. Here’s what seems clear about Trump Administration policy and the warehousing industry:

• Imports from countries that subsidize their goods below market value may get tariffs added.

• U.S. warehouses, which have increased by 3.5 billion square feet since the start of NAFTA in 1995, will continue to see plenty of trade with Canada and Mexico.

• China’s growing wealth and consumerism will help increase the amount of U.S. exports to China.

Warehouse Movers and Tugs for Material Handling Efficiency

Whether your warehouse handles imported goods or serves as a logistics center for a U.S. manufacturer, the years ahead will hold plenty of changes no matter which Trump Administration trade policies take effect.

DJ Products can help your business grow and improve efficiency with industrial cart movers, warehouse movers and tugs.

Reduce Turnover to Keep Your Warehouse Profitable

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Keep it Profitable

Efficiency can swing the profitability of a warehouse more than anything else. And as warehouse managers know, staying efficient requires a strong balance of process, labor, and equipment (like industrial tugs that automate some labor).

Employee turnover hits warehouses hard because workers build skills and get better and faster over time. New employees can be brought into the fold with a good process and helpful tools, but it’s always worth the effort to retain the good employees you already have.

Some great tips for reducing employee turnover from the Wall Street Journal are very applicable to warehouses:

  • Include “culture fit” during the hiring process. You can teach the job. Bad fits aren’t going to stay around for long.
  • Stay aware of competitive salary and benefits to avoid poaching.
  • Reward and recognize top performers, and offer upward mobility as a motivating tool for everyone.
  • Be accommodating with schedules when possible — working around special requests and approving time-off requests go a long way.

Be sure to consider the physical labor involved, too. Are your employees comfortable on the job, or would many of them prefer a job that is less tiring and difficult? Injuries and soreness can push an employee to look elsewhere.

Automated material handling solutions help reduce employee turnover by significantly improving the work environment. Industrial tugs can move inventory carts and haul equipment with minimal effort. Eliminate the strain of chronic back pain and other warehouse ailments, and your employees are less likely to look around.

Follow our blog for more warehouse management tips and check out DJProducts.com to explore your options for industrial tugs and warehouse cart movers.