The Post-Holiday Pivot: Managing Returns and ReplenishmentJanuary 5, 2026January isn’t downtime for retailers—it’s reset time following the surge of the holiday peak. Along with fulfilling ongoing orders, they must balance processing a high volume of returns with positioning inventory for the spring and summer seasons. Reverse logistics is employed to determine what returned items are re-stocked, refurbished, offloaded for resale …
2025 Holiday Luncheon
2025 Holiday LuncheonDecember 19, 2024ASW’s 2025 Holiday Luncheon ASW associates enjoyed the time to relax, eat, and talk with each other.ASW’s 2025 Holiday Luncheon ASW associates enjoyed the time to relax, eat, and talk with each other.ASW’s 2025 Holiday Luncheon ASW associates enjoyed the time to relax, eat, and talk with each other.ASW held its annual holiday luncheon on-site on …
ASW Food Drive Provides Over 350 Meals
ASW Food Drive Provides Over 350 MealsNovember 24, 2025The holidays can be a stressful time for individuals and families who are food insecure. That is why our associates established and participate in an annual food drive close to Thanksgiving. This November our Akron- and Geneva-area associates collected and donated over 340 pounds of food to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and …
ASW 2025 20+ Club Recognition Event
ASW 2025 20+ Club Recognition EventNovember 25, 2025Our 20 Plus Club is a way we honor and recognize those individuals who have worked for us for 20 or more years. Every year we hold an event on their behalf to thank them for their dedication and recognize them for their achievements. Unfortunately, every member could not attend this year’s lunch; …
ASW Food Drive In Full Swing
ASW Food Drive In Full SwingNovember 19, 2025ASW’s annual food drive is in full swing. Associates in our Akron-area facilities are donating canned food and other non-perishables that will be collected and taken to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank on Monday. Associates in our Geneva facility will be sending donations to support community members in Ashtabula County. Lizz Carpinelli, HR Specialist, …
Understanding Responsible Chemical Warehousing
Understanding Responsible Chemical WarehousingChemical warehousing requires trained personnel, clear information, appropriate storage practices, and consistent execution from the moment product enters the facility until it is shipped back out. Responsible handling starts before the product arrives. Workers handling chemical products need to be trained to understand any hazards associated with the materials in their work areas; know where to find …
Overflow Warehousing Helps Manufacturers Manage Production Spikes
Overflow Warehousing Helps Manufacturers Manage Production SpikesOne of the greatest benefits of overflow warehousing is that it helps manufacturers keep their own facilities focused on production. Overflow storage gives manufacturers a way to manage temporary or recurring capacity pressure without slowing production, overcrowding their facility, or committing to additional long-term space. Production Spikes Can Create Space Problems Quickly Manufacturing environments …
Cross-Docking Can Be a Retailer’s Best Friend
Cross-Docking Can Be a Retailer’s Best FriendOctober 23, 2025Cross-docking can be a retailer’s best friend during seasonal peaks. This is because it speeds up the distribution process. Cross-docking refers to the transfer of product from inbound to outbound transportation in a relatively short timeframe without having to warehouse it. Usually, trucks carry the inbound and outbound shipments, but sometimes transfer …
Importance of Pricing Transparency from Ecommerce Fulfillment Suppliers
Importance of Pricing Transparency from Ecommerce Fulfillment SuppliersOctober 9, 2025Companies looking to enter the ecommerce space have a lot to focus on to make their ventures successful. Finding the right ecommerce fulfillment providers is a crucial step in the process. Sometimes, out of convenience, it is tempting to partner with the most well-known suppliers rather than conduct deeper research to …
CPG Kitting and Fulfillment
CPG Kitting and FulfillmentBusiness challenge: A manufacturer of a fabric dumpster bag needed a partner who could receive its product in bulk via floor loaded ocean containers from overseas, create kits, and distribute them to big box home improvement stores. ASW’s solution: ASW receives and inventories product in bulk, kits orders, and creates store displays. Kits and store displays are …