OPSdesign’s Consultants, Engineers, and Analysts are supply chain logistics subject matter experts, authors, and speakers. We have written books, have been published in respected trade journals and business magazines, and are frequent speakers at leading supply chain conferences. Check back here often for our latest insights on trending supply chain logistics topics.
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→
Are Hydrogen-Powered Rigs An Answer?
There’s so much chatter around EV technology in electric vehicles and trucks that it’s easy to forget other potential power sources that can serve as...Continue reading→
Mapping A Global Supply Chain
The global supply chain, as we all know, is immense. It connects the private sector, international organizations, public institutions, and even entire nations. With data...Continue reading→
Balancing Inventory and Service Levels in E-Commerce Operations
Balancing inventory and service levels in e-commerce operations, particularly with a large SKU count and numerous slow-moving items, is a complex challenge, but it’s crucial...Continue reading→
Material Handling Equipment: Using a Predictive Maintenance Strategy
For years, warehouses oversaw the maintenance of their material handling equipment in a traditional, manual approach. Something broke or began making noise like it might...Continue reading→
Consumer Behaviors Driving Supply Chain Changes
Demanding consumer behaviors have supply chain leaders integrating e-commerce into every aspect of the supply chain. It’s no secret that supply chain management has made...Continue reading→
Web 3.0 and Its Impact on The Supply Chain
Web 3.0, often referred to as the Semantic Web, represents the next phase in the evolution of the Internet. Unlike its predecessors, Web 3.0 is...Continue reading→
Companies are Mitigating Returns with Return Fees
The average retailer sees $166 million in returns for every $1 billion in sales. In 2022, consumers returned about 16.5 percent of the items they...Continue reading→
Onshoring and Reshoring are More Than Just Buzzwords
There’s been a good deal of anecdotal evidence that businesses are working toward onshoring or reshoring following the pandemic. But new data is revealing the...Continue reading→
The Celebrity Apex: A Case Study in Efficiency
The Celebrity Apex cruise ship represents an intricate ballet of efficiency, resource management, and value creation that parallels the complexities of a vast supply chain....Continue reading→
How Climate Change is Impacting the Supply Chain
Let’s look at how climate change is impacting the supply chain. From droughts to floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and more, climate change is getting bigger and...Continue reading→
Supply Chain Budgets: Where Is Money Being Spent
Supply chain budgets are tightening and supply chain managers need to make prudent decisions on where to invest. There’s no denying that many companies are...Continue reading→
Warehouse Design for Faster and More Accurate Shipping
In this article, we’ll delve into the key strategies and principles to guide warehouse design for faster and more accurate shipping. Efficiency is the name...Continue reading→
U.S. and South Asia form Supply Chain Early Warning System
United States has agreed to launch a pilot program for a supply chain early warning system in partnership with Japan and South Korea. The supply...Continue reading→
Impact of UAW Strike on the Supply Chain
It’s been six weeks since the UAW (United Auto Workers) union began its strike against the country’s largest automakers, and there’s no sign of resolution....Continue reading→
The Success of Supply Chain Enterprises: Strategy vs Execution
The success of supply chain enterprises is a complex interplay between two fundamental elements: strategy and execution. These two pillars serve as the backbone of...Continue reading→
The United States Container Ship Seaport System
The United States container ship seaport system stands as a testament to the intricate web of global trade and commerce. At the nexus of international...Continue reading→
Increased Hydrogen Production will Greatly Benefit Supply Chains
Hydrogen production has received a major boost with new federal government grants, which will greatly benefit supply chains. With the recent announcement by the federal...Continue reading→
Professional Society Memberships for Supply Chain Management
Professional society memberships in the field of supply chain management can help you to stay updated with the latest industry trends, network with peers, and...Continue reading→
Lean Practices and Industrial Engineering Principles Eliminate Inefficiencies
By applying a combination of lean practices and industrial engineering principles, businesses can systematically identify and eliminate warehouse and supply chain inefficiencies, ultimately optimizing their...Continue reading→
Drone Delivery Carriers – The Evolving List of Competitors
More drone delivery carriers are entering the race for air-based last mile deliveries. This article explores the evolving landscape of drone delivery and the key...Continue reading→

