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.
Bursting At The Seams
If you’re a retailer, you are probably facing an inventory glut right now. Last week we focused on optimizing your returns management—and you should—but you...Continue reading→
Understanding Mobile Vehicles
As the pinch from the labor shortage continues, more facilities are turning to automated vehicles to take the place of, or enhance the work of,...Continue reading→
Returns Deserve A Bigger Seat At The Table
You’ve probably read the headlines about major retailers and their massive glut of returned inventory. Some are so under water, in fact, that they’re offering...Continue reading→
Supply Chain Automation Combats Labor Issues
As labor costs continue to climb and workforce availability tightens, warehousing mechanization and automation alternatives are becoming increasingly attractive. Many of our clients are exploring...Continue reading→
ProMat Is Upon Us
Thanks to the pandemic, ProMat hasn’t gone forward as a live event in several years, but for 2023, the material handling industry’s giant show is...Continue reading→
How Chatbot May Impact Supply Chain Management
Recently there has been headline after headline on the topic of OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT. Over one million users have signed on, and its impact...Continue reading→
What Caused The Supply Chain Crisis & What Can Be Done To Avoid Future Risk
While we can point to a plethora of underlying triggers forming the “perfect storm” (Covid 19, Russia/Ukraine, Oil Cartels, Highly Polarized World Politics, etc.), the...Continue reading→
East Coast Ports Replace The West As Nation’s Busiest
In a sign of the ever-changing times, the ports of New York and New Jersey have taken over as the busiest in the nation, surpassing...Continue reading→
Move Over Panama Canal
For more than 100 years, the Panama Canal has been the gold standard for shipping between the Atlantic and Pacific, saving companies countless hours and...Continue reading→
Exoskeletons In The Warehouse
One of the toughest aspects about attracting labor to the warehouse is the wear and tear on a body. Companies often look for the obvious...Continue reading→
The Role of Blockchain In Your Supply
The alphabet soup of supply chain management continues to expand, with ever new forms of technology flooding the marketplace seemingly monthly. Where, how and when...Continue reading→
The Chips & Science Act
In the flurry of legislation passed by the federal government of late, it was easy to miss the CHIPS and Science Act, which will invest...Continue reading→

