When the pandemic hit and altered the supply chain and consumer behaviors almost immediately, the retail industry had to adapt quickly. Disruptions such as materials shortages, port bottlenecks, labor crises, and more, continue to cause significant challenges for global retailers. To combat some of these interruptions, many retailers have changed their processes and employed new…
Over the last few years, supply chain challenges have disrupted almost every level of business. These obstacles include backups at ports, delays in producing and delivering raw materials, and truck driver and other labor shortages. Many of these issues have been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic, so as companies strive to grapple with these disruptions,…
It is easy to think of quality as just a means by which we measure a product’s value. However, in the supply chain, quality goes far beyond just the value of the product that is being delivered. To ensure top product quality, manufacturers must also assess the processes by which they manage their quality standards.…
When distributing any product, track and trace technology is powerful for both successful delivery and supply chain transparency. At the consumer level, expectations for visibility are high. Whether it’s an online order or even a same-day food delivery, technology that allows the recipient to see their order in real-time is becoming commonplace. Managing product logistics…
The increase in the importing and exporting of goods has manufacturers and shippers continuously looking for ways to streamline processes and move products to their destinations more efficiently. With port bottlenecks and other disruptions still impacting supply chains, finding ways to optimize logistics has become a top priority throughout the industry. One of many ways…
Over the past three years, the traditional concept of the workplace has evolved across numerous industries. Along with what many are calling “The Great Resignation,” which left record numbers of job vacancies, employers are also finding that new and remaining workers are more focused than ever on optimal working conditions. And with labor shortages continuing,…