Supply Chain and Fleet Management is facing an unprecedented situation where they’re faced with more unrealistic pressures than ever before. Where 6-8 week wait-times for an online order used to be the norm, now same-day delivery is available on even the most mundane items.
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended business as we know it for the foreseeable future. But, in the warehousing and logistics world, we have had to remain as close to the status quo as possible.
Amazon has changed the retail game when it comes to shipping and handling. Customers are expecting an email almost immediately that their order has been picked and is on its way.
Lowering costs is a constant challenge for small-to-medium sized businesses and inventory management is one of the best strategies for getting them under control. Taking a close look at the inventory available and optimizing stock from there is one of the first steps in getting operational costs back under control.
Inventory is the most important aspect of any business, in fact it’s often the biggest investment and managing it effectively is the difference between success and failure. Choosing a warehousing and logistics partner to protect those assets is one of the most important choices that can be made for a business.