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.
Managing The Social Commerce Supply Chain
The Rise of Social Commerce Supply Chain In today’s hyperconnected digital landscape, social media doesn’t just shape opinions; it drives entire economies. The rise of...Continue reading→
Supply Chain Orchestration vs Supply Chain Optimization
Supply chain orchestration is focused on coordination across a network of independent yet interconnected players. For decades, the supply chain has been treated as a...Continue reading→
Efficient Warehouse Design for Speed and Accuracy
An efficient warehouse design directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational costs, and overall competitiveness. In the world of modern logistics, speed and accuracy are the cornerstones...Continue reading→
Warehouse Optimization Software: The Hidden Engine Behind Modern Supply Chains
In today’s logistics landscape, warehouse optimization software is transforming warehouses from passive storage facilities into the dynamic, data-driven ecosystems at the heart of modern supply...Continue reading→
Item-Master Data Accuracy: The Basis of Supply Chain Efficacy
In today’s fast-moving and increasing digital supply chain environment, item-master data accuracy is everything. Every successful warehouse layout, transportation plan, and fulfillment strategy begins with...Continue reading→
Supply Chain Optimization Tools: Turning Data Into Real-World Advantage
Supply chain optimization tools have become central to that transformation, enabling organizations to move from reacting to anticipating, from firefighting to forward planning. Supply chain...Continue reading→
Centralized Supply Chain Management vs. Decentralized Supply Chain Management
Should your organization utilize centralized supply chain management or decentralize control across multiple regions and departments? Supply chain management has become a defining factor in...Continue reading→
Cyberattacks are Disrupting Global Supply Networks
Modern supply chains are the lifeblood of global commerce. They link manufacturers, suppliers, logistics firms, and retailers in a continuous exchange of goods and data....Continue reading→
How AI Can Help With Demand Planning
In the years since the pandemic, companies have rebuilt supply chains and moved past the most dramatic shortages of 2020 and 2021. Yet unpredictability hasn’t...Continue reading→
Adding New Technology or Automation Without Disrupting Operations
Rolling out new technology or automation is never as simple as flipping a switch. While the end goal is increased efficiency and long-term gains, the...Continue reading→
Why Inventory Strategy and Network Design Must Align
In supply chain management, two conversations often run in parallel: one about how much inventory to hold, and another about how the network of warehouses,...Continue reading→
How to Improve Throughput In Existing Fulfillment Centers
E-commerce growth has transformed exist fulfillment centers into the beating heart of modern supply chains. However, with rising order volumes and customer expectations for faster...Continue reading→
Focus On The Last Mile
E-commerce has transformed the way goods move around the world, and no part of the supply chain feels that pressure more than the last mile....Continue reading→
Greenfield Warehouse Projects vs. Brownfield Warehouse Projects
Building or expanding a warehouse is one of the most critical and capital-intensive decisions a supply chain or logistics team will ever face. The path...Continue reading→
Which Warehouse KPIs Matter Most?
Warehousing has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Once viewed as a cost center and back-end necessity, today’s warehouse has become a strategic engine of...Continue reading→
When to Engage a Supply Chain Advisor
In today’s world, supply chains are no longer behind-the-scenes operations; they’re front and center, shaping profitability, resilience, and competitive edge. Over the past few years,...Continue reading→
CSCMP EDGE 2025: This Year’s Premier Supply Chain Event
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is gearing up for its flagship annual gathering, CSCMP EDGE 2025, taking place October 5–8 at the...Continue reading→
CEOS More On Top of SCM
Not long ago, supply chain management was seen as a background function. It was necessary for operations, of course, but it rarely received direct involvement...Continue reading→
The Truck Driver Shortage: What Carriers and Shippers Need to Know
Stories about the nation’s truck-driver shortage continue to make headlines. The American Trucking Associations still estimates a gap of roughly 80,000 drivers, and that figure...Continue reading→
Automate The Last 100 Feet of Your DC
When it comes to warehouse and distribution center automation, most attention goes to the big-ticket investments: high-density storage systems, autonomous mobile robots, or goods-to-person technology....Continue reading→
Supply Chain Evolution: Adapt or Become Obsolete
In today’s volatile global marketplace, the sustainability of supply chain networks is under constant threat. Some experts argue that rapid supply chain evolution means that...Continue reading→
10 Reasons Supply Chains Fail and How to Avoid Them
Supply chains are the lifelines of modern business, yet even the most well-resourced organizations regularly face costly disruptions, delays, and breakdowns. As a supply chain...Continue reading→
How the Laffer Effect Applies to Supply Chains
In the lexicon of public economics, the term “Laffer Effect” or “Laffer Curve” is widely known. It illustrates a theoretical relationship between tax rates and...Continue reading→
Possible Product Shortages in 2025
In 2025, global trade networks are more resilient than they were five years ago, but warehouse operators, logistics planners, and procurement teams are still grappling...Continue reading→

