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Technology has significantly advanced the logistics industry in recent years. And it couldn’t come at a better time when eCommerce sales have skyrocketed, and supply chain issues have persisted. But what if your warehouse could directly communicate low inventory or pick items for you? It might sound like the warehouse of the future, but the technology is already here. It’s called smart warehousing.

When it comes to online sales and fulfillment, warehouse managers have their work cut out for them. The on-demand economy has surged in popularity, but the industry remains plagued by challenges like inflation, fluctuations in consumer demand, the war in Ukraine, and other supply chain issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the global supply chain. At the same time eCommerce activity has exploded, logistics companies have struggled to combat ongoing challenges. Some of the things that continue to plague distribution leaders include longer lead times, uncertain inventory capacity, and increased fulfillment costs.

One of the biggest challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic has been ongoing labor shortages. While the national unemployment rate in December was fairly low at 3.5%, the current labor market in the United States remains incredibly tight. In fact, there are over 3.5 million fewer people in the workforce today relative to February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Discover the ways Newcastle can help you refine and optimize your processes from beginning to end, including manufacturing and distribution but also subprocesses like receiving, quality assurance, and more. Detail future trends and expectations for how mobile workstations will shape operations and include noteworthy numbers from the ROI calculator.

Technology is constantly transforming the way we live and work. The growth of automation and various technological advances over the past several decades has been nothing short of astounding.

While issues are not as bad as they were at the height of the pandemic, there are continued problems that businesses need to address. Most organizations held out hope that supply chains would return to “normal” by 2023, but experts aren’t optimistic about this happening. Here are some of the issues supply chains are continuing to face and how businesses can combat them.

In today’s competitive environment, your business should be working smarter, not harder. Not only are businesses competing to satisfy consumer demands, but they are also in competition to attract and retain the best workers. This requires that your business find a way to become more efficient without placing unreasonable expectations on workers.

Deep dive into the ways that powered carts can make distribution centers more efficient, reducing the footsteps, the footprint in the workspace, and the cycle times, as well as issues related to mislabeling and excess payroll spend.

No one loves returns — not customers, not retailers, and not distribution companies. But returns are a fact of life after a busy holiday season. And the quality of the customer experience can make or break your business.