Investing in supply chain optimization tools such as automated storage and retrieval systems and palletizers is a major step for most organizations. These tools can increase efficiency, reduce human error, and ease the burden on employees of handling products and pallets. Yet, despite their benefits, they can be challenging to implement and to keep running…
The biggest challenge in a cold storage warehouse is obviously the cold. It affects employees and the scanners and computers they use, increases wear and tear on equipment, and may cause machinery to require more frequent maintenance. Yet, cold temperatures must be maintained at all times in a cold storage warehouse in order to ensure…
Cold chain logistics trends are a major topic of conversation right now. Consumer focus on fresh foods and the growing global pharmaceutical market are both major components of the demand for better cold chain management. On top of these factors, companies must adhere to the more stringent requirements set forth in the Food Safety Modernization…
The latest pharma supply chain trends center on the relatively new ability to track pharmaceuticals through every step of the supply chain–from manufacturing to the pharmacy–and to use the data collected via tracking to improve processes. Methods like just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing are made possible through tracking and data collection technology and allow manufacturers to scale…
Today’s distribution center technology trends center on using smarter equipment to speed up the path from the distribution center to the customer. Market expansion through online ordering and direct-to-consumer sales models have also increased the need for DCs to carry a more diverse selection of products. At the same time, distribution centers must keep throughput…
Omnichannel fulfillment–fulfillment of an order through multiple possible channels–is no longer just a trend in retail, it’s a necessity. Customers expect to be able to order items from anywhere and they want delivery locations to be just as flexible. This presents challenges for companies who want to deliver items quickly but may not have the…