As the economy continues to reopen and businesses strive to move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, industries are experiencing a demand surge that has overwhelmed the supply chain in numerous areas. Material shortages, increasing prices, port bottlenecks, and challenges with demand forecasting are just some of the disruptions companies are trying to work through. To make…
Supply Chain AI and Machine Learning Over the last few years, supply chain management has progressively become a more difficult task. Most recently, the pandemic proved that it is imperative for manufacturers to develop contingency plans to keep production moving in times of uncertainty. Supply chain artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are on the…
Automation technology that once seemed years away is quickly evolving and emerging as a key component for the future growth of the global supply chain. Among the key innovations being watched closely by industry analysts are autonomous trucking. If development and testing continue apace, we may see self-driving trucks on our roads within the next…
As retailers and manufacturers navigate the challenges of the post-COVID economy, an optimized workflow and distribution network is imperative to their success. Logistics companies and the global supply chain have suffered many disruptions over the last year, leading to many experts urging companies to invest in key supply chain innovations, such as effectively managed warehouse management systems, to help them weather the crisis as the economy continues to bounce back slowly. What is a Warehouse Management System? A warehouse…
The global aluminum industry is the latest industry to suffer massive price hikes due to supply chain disruptions. Aluminum reached $3,000 a ton for the first time in 13 years amid anticipation that problems plaguing global distribution networks will persist well into 2022. These problems include COVID’s Delta variant sidelining much of the labor force…
The concept of using warehouse drones may appeal to logistics companies as the COVID pandemic continues to disrupt global supply chains. Drones, and other forms of warehouse automation, are among many technological solutions businesses could potentially turn to as they brace for a potential logistics crisis when the holiday shopping season gets underway. Replacing some human labor functions…