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Extreme weather events and the effects of climate change are becoming more and more common. And these are sure to continue to impact the supply chain. Understanding how extreme weather can sideline your business is only the first step. Planning and assessing your risk will ensure you keep your supply chain on track.

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed many weaknesses in the global supply chain. Images of container ships lined up for miles outside U.S. ports will be a lasting memory. But once those items reach land, finding places to store them has become equally challenging.

Technology has become an influential part of our everyday lives. When you think about it, living without a smartphone, connected devices, and various gadgets would be challenging on a personal level. The same sentiment holds true in the warehousing and logistics industry.

Halfway through 2022, inflation hit a 40-year high. Ever since, economists have been speculating about when, not if, a recession will become a reality. A lot of online sellers are concerned, as are the warehouses and distribution centers that support them.

Whether it’s the need to free up cash in your business or minimize write-offs, there are several considerations when it comes to optimizing your warehouse’s inventory. Proper planning and execution can help prevent errors in shipping and excess costs for storing overstock.

Quality control guidelines often get overlooked for the sake of speedy shipping. But do good QC rules really slow you down? By having quality control checkpoints in place, you can reduce shipping errors and expedite your fulfillment processes.

Quiet quitting has become a common term in this country over the past year. While possibly more prevalent in other industries, the warehouse industry is not immune from the practice. According to a recent Gallup survey, a mere one-third of employees are engaged at work. Are you seeing a slowdown in productivity in your warehouse? It may be time to evaluate the satisfaction of your employees.

Meeting growing demands in the warehouse industry can be challenging, especially if you aren’t in a position to purchase new facilities or operating systems. As your business expands and faces a variety of disruptions, you may find that fulfilling customer orders in-house is no longer feasible. This is where third-party logistics comes in. A 3PL may be the perfect solution for growing your warehouse business.

Warehouses and distribution centers have always been focused on efficiency. In many cases, that involves investing in automation solutions that improve order fulfillment times and inventory tracking. Today, a push for more sustainability coupled with rising energy costs and consumer pressures have made energy efficiency a top priority for the warehouse industry.

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.