Over the last few years, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies have had to find ways to remain efficient in a swiftly changing economic environment. Prior to the onset of the pandemic and the extreme supply chain disruptions that followed, it was common for organizations to focus heavily on the efficiency of their last-mile fulfillment strategy…
In early 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, the looming shutdowns and stay-at-home orders caused many consumers to panic and stock up excessively on goods such as toilet paper and household cleaning products. Retailers saw products flying off the shelves in record numbers and quickly realized their standard inventory management process was not equipped…
As a result of the pandemic, logistics companies and retailers have pivoted their business models and altered their processes to offset ongoing disruptions and concerns. With new processes comes the challenges of the unfamiliar, and executives may find themselves monitoring the adjustments closely to ensure they are working for a company’s supply chain and consumers.…
Planning a delivery route is no easy task. And as the demand for goods goes up, planning the best route for delivery and meeting customer expectations only becomes more challenging. To safeguard against potential disruptions and streamline logistics, companies are putting an emphasis on optimized route planning. Optimized route planning involves finding the most…
The supply chain snarls and slowdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led many organizations to scrutinize their operations and identify methods to prevent future disruptions. One key approach involves increasing overall supply chain visibility, which gives companies advance insights into potential risks before they become problems while enabling increased optimization and efficiency. As the…
Workplace injuries are unfortunately a common occurrence in most industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,764 workers suffered fatal work injuries in 2020. Additionally, 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in 2020. Employee injuries not only impact workers and their families, but also the bottom…