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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.

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.

There’s nothing quite like that first sip of coffee in the morning. From cabinet to brewer to your favorite mug, it’s easy to achieve the perfect cup. But how did the coffee get from tree to truck to grocer? Here’s the intriguing supply chain journey of coffee.

In the past, a warehouse was just a place where goods were stored and eventually processed for shipping. There wasn't much talk about how warehousing could impact customer services. A lot has changed!

Online sales have soared since the beginning of COVID-19, with consumers increasingly forgoing trips to the store in favor of easy ordering from home. That means eCommerce sellers and logistics companies need to operate more efficiently to keep pace with higher volume and a growing list of lofty expectations.

For several months each year, warehouses face a surge of activity due to skyrocketing product demand. This peak season begins as early as October as people begin preparing for the upcoming holiday season and ends sometime in January as warehouses are still dealing with high return volumes.

Peak season is officially here. And, if your warehouse can manage its inflows and outflows efficiently during the busiest time of year, it should be smooth sailing during those other months. Knowing how to best run your operations when the stakes are highest might be challenging. But it will also improve your overall business results.