Widespread vaccinations and warmer weather are leading to the reopening of communities and businesses around the world. As this occurs, supply chain companies will play a critical role in the global economic recovery from the pandemic. These businesses will benefit from many new opportunities but also face considerable challenges posed by shifting conditions. To stay…
As every retailer knows, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have been incredibly challenging for the industry. Between statewide lockdowns, the need for enhanced safety and hygiene measures, and slowed economic activity in certain markets, the industry’s already narrow margins have gotten even slimmer and supply chain innovation has suffered. To survive and thrive…
The average cost of designing and building a warehouse or a logistics center in the U.S. can be anywhere between $100-$117 per square foot. For businesses, the steep construction costs need to be justified by better inventory management. The benefits of pallet racking address these very concerns by improving warehouse space management. This, in turn,…
In recent years, the issue of food traceability has received increasing attention from both producers and consumers. For manufacturers and producers, tracking food in the supply chain makes it easier to comply with FSMA food safety rules and prepare for potential emergencies such as foodborne illnesses. The recent example of Salmonella infections linked to onions…
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…