Autonomous Mobile Robots: An Integration Checklist
Robotics like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are becoming increasingly important members of warehousing teams, especially in light of the labor...Continue reading→
Strengthening the Food Supply Chain
The food supply chain is a fragile ecosystem. We don’t have to tell you that food prices at the grocery store remain high and that...Continue reading→
What are Incoterms? – International Commercial Terms
Incoterms, short for International Commercial Terms, are standardized trade terms used in international commerce to define the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers in...Continue reading→
Blockchain Technology and Supply Chain Management
Let’s explore the pros and cons of blockchain technology as it relates to the supply chain. The past few years have seen the development and...Continue reading→
Warehouse Vacancy Rates Remain Low
The average warehouse vacancy rates are sitting at over 5 percent for the first time since before the pandemic. You don’t have to go very...Continue reading→
A Broken Cycle Counting Program Can Kill Productivity
In today’s supply chain, the accuracy of inventory management in the warehouse is paramount. Inventory errors cause stock-outs, delayed shipments, backorders, unnecessary reordering, increased labor...Continue reading→
Supply Chain Management Jobs: What Are Employers Looking For?
Supply chain management jobs are dynamic and essential positions that play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services from manufacturers...Continue reading→
The Suez Canal is Crucial to the Global Supply Chain
Ships are avoiding the Suez Canal and causing major supply chain delays. While the issue began in late 2023, the new year is already feeling...Continue reading→
Returns Policies: Major Shifts Coming in 2024
Free returns policies have been a hallmark of the pandemic, but that practice shrunk some this holiday season. January is the season of returns for...Continue reading→
Leveraging Independent Warehouse Design and Implementation Consultants
Optimizing warehouse design and implementation is a complex endeavor that requires a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics, technology integration, operational efficiency, and risk management....Continue reading→
The Financial Viability of Warehouse Automation: Does It Pay to Automate?
The financial viability of warehouse automation is often obscured by the glitz and glamour of new technologies; but when does it actually pay to automate...Continue reading→
Supply Chain Innovation: 4 Pillars of Progress
Supply chain innovation is no longer optional for companies that want to compete in an ever-evolving market. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements...Continue reading→
Mexico is Near-Shoring Choice of U.S. Corporations
Mexico is now the top near-shoring destination for U.S. Corporations. Four years after the pandemic began, the trend to onshore or near-shoring continues, all in...Continue reading→
Industrial Robots Prove Their Mettle
As long as there have been industrial robots, there have been fears they would displace humans. That narrative continues today, but the reality is it’s...Continue reading→
The Most Googled Topics in Supply Chain Management
Let’s explore the most Googled topics in supply chain management. In the dynamic landscape of business operations, supply chain management stands as a cornerstone for...Continue reading→
Speed-Limiting Device Mandates
The feds are currently talking about speed-limiting device mandates but support for these requirements is divided across the industry. There are roughly 13.5 million trucks...Continue reading→
Ways to attract Gen Z to the blue-collar world
Companies are scrambling for ways to attract Gen Z to the blue-collar world. As the baby boomers retire out of the workforce at a pace...Continue reading→
Optimal SKU Slotting Methods for Warehouse Efficiency
SKU slotting is crucial to warehouse efficiency and efficient warehouse management is a critical factor in meeting customer demands, minimizing operational costs, and maintaining a...Continue reading→
Cybercrime and the Supply Chain – What to Watch For
Cybercrime continues to be a looming threat hanging over supply chain operations. Just as the supply chain management industry becomes more digitalized and sophisticated, so...Continue reading→
Digitalization of the Supply Chain in 2024
The digitalization of the supply chain has taken off since 2020 and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. The end/beginning of the year...Continue reading→
Interim Management is Transforming Warehousing Operations
Interim Management is transforming warehousing operations through experienced project managers and industrial engineers. In the ever-evolving landscape of warehousing operations, startups, changeovers, and triage situations...Continue reading→
Preventing Leftover Inventory This Holiday Season
At the end of the 2022 holiday season, many media outlets shared photos of warehouses overflowing with returned and leftover inventory. After retailers faced widespread...Continue reading→
Spotlight is on The Supply Chain Post Pandemic
The spotlight is on the supply chain post pandemic. The pandemic changed many things about supply chain management, some for the better, and some for...Continue reading→
Identifying And Eliminating Slow And Obsolete (SLOB) Inventory: A Path To Cost Reduction And Operational Efficiency
In the world of supply chain operations, efficient management of SLOB inventory is paramount to ensuring smooth operations, minimized costs, and optimal customer satisfaction. Slow-moving...Continue reading→
