Some of the issues various supply chain stakeholders have had with keeping items on the shelves trace back to their inventory management practices. Though inventory management is critical to successful supply chain management, many businesses struggle to scale their inventory management capabilities with their sales growth. As a result, such organizations find themselves reliant on insufficient processes long past the point where they should’ve implemented technology and automation. Some signs that your inventory management capabilities need work may include: Experiencing frequent stockouts Regularly discovering stockouts ... Read More

It's no secret that warehouses may produce excess noise, generate vehicle traffic, and otherwise inconvenience occupants of surrounding residential areas. However, a warehouse boom continues to grip the country as retailers seek to meet ever-growing demands for e-commerce fulfillment. In the face of excessive demand, developers and other industrial real estate stakeholders have been forced to seek properties outside traditional industrial areas. As warehouses spring up nearer to residential properties, those residents have begun to push back with a battle cry that's hardly new to ... Read More

Despite the comeback of brick-and-mortar retail in 2022, e-commerce has secured its place as an essential channel for customers. However, just as a retail clerk having a bad day or a dirty store might ruin the customer experience for shoppers, so can wrong, missing, or poorly packaged items in response to an online purchase. Hybrid shoppers have come to expect the same quality service online that they receive in a store, which makes your fulfillment house an extension of your overall brand. When selecting a ... Read More