Posts by Adam Robinson
Overcoming the Warehouse Talent Crisis to Meet Peak Season Demand
As explained by Gary Forger of Logistics Management, labor remains a top concern for supply chain leaders, and the severity of the problem is not expected to change until 2030 or later. At the same time, distribution center managers and supply chain leaders continue to push for more efficiency and more profitability. Unfortunately, this creates…
Read MoreThe Last Mile Really Does Begin with the First Pick From Your Warehouse
The last mile is a well-known and integral step in supply chain operations. Failures within the last mile often usurp all previous steps in the supply chain That said, the same value placed on the last mile should equal the first mile, and as a result, the first touchpoint. Supply chain leaders that wish to…
Read MoreSpeed Delivery with a Better Warehouse Management System (WMS)
As the industry moves toward peak season, notes Supply Chain Dive, supply chain leaders will face new challenges due to growth. While this season will set new records, growth rates are not expected to be larger than they were in 2018. However, unique customer demands continue to increase, and a failure to plan for stronger…
Read More[WHITE PAPER] Warehouse Management’s Role in Improving Customer Experience
The modern warehouse offers an opportunity to connect with customers in new ways, reduce carrying costs, and increase efficiency. While thousands of specific actions exist to support modern fulfillment, including the use of smart warehouses, warehouse management itself continues to be the key defining factor in customer experiences. In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Read MoreHow Integrated WMS and SCM Solves Peak Season Challenges
Supply chain leaders around the globe are working to refine their processes and plan for a successful 2019 peak shopping season. Unfortunately, many leaders fail to take advantage of the low-hanging fruit; supply chain visibility and integrated systems. Integrated WMS and supply chain management improve critical processes and contribute to success. Supply chain leaders need…
Read MoreWhat Is the Best WMS in 2019?
As parents across the country geared up for their children’s return to school, retailers began the process of evaluating their plans for the upcoming peak season and fiscal year. Part of this process includes an assessment of the systems in use, including the warehouse management system (WMS). Even those supply chain leaders that implemented a…
Read MoreShould I Implement a New WMS Before Peak Season?
Implementing a new WMS can increase supply chain visibility and speed to market. The increasing demand for better, faster processing leads some leaders to assume implementation now, before the holiday season, will be beneficial. Rather than blindly starting the process, supply chain leaders need to know a few things before deciding whether to implement a…
Read MoreWin E-Commerce Peak Season With Warehouse Analytics
E-commerce peak season has become a six-month period that stretches from the onset of Chinese Golden Week through mid-spring. While peak season represents an expansive opportunity for retailers and supply chains of all sizes, the rise of Amazon, and its faster, free shipping policies made staying competitive almost impossible. As explained by Stevie Hay of…
Read MoreThe Nightmare Before Christmas E-Commerce Shipping
Planning for Christmas e-commerce shipping used to be an annual process. However, strong growth in e-commerce and the ongoing digital transformation of retail forces more retailers to rethink their strategies for peak season. As explained by Troy Graham of Total Retail, the relentless customer demand creates “micro-peaks” throughout the year. This pushes both business-to-business and…
Read MoreWMS Labor Cost Reductions: How to Reduce Costs Despite Peak Season
The peak shopping season represents the most significant opportunity for failure in managing labor. As shopping volume rises, current workers simply cannot keep up with demand. Meanwhile, the industry still suffers from a warehouse labor shortage. Due to the need to move warehouses further from urban areas, warehouse workers become even more scarce. As a…
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