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Your business might be perfect at managing its supply chain and getting products into the hands of its customers as promised. But what happens when a customer wants or needs to send something back?

The landscape continues to shift for supply chain professionals as businesses struggle to meet various challenges and deliver the best possible customer experience. In an era of rapid digitization and constant disruption, the old ways of managing supply chains are no longer sufficient. Fortunately, there are new and better ways to get things done. Here are some of the top supply chain trends to keep an eye on in 2024 and beyond.

Supply chains were once plagued with inefficiencies because they operated using stale or outdated data. Not anymore. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, predictive analytics plays a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how predictive analytics is breathing life into supply chains and making them more resilient.

Managing a warehouse will always be challenging. You must ensure smooth operations while tackling a variety of ongoing risks and problems at the same time. This can result in problems with order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, supply chain visibility, and much more. Here are some of the most common warehouse management problems and how your business can address them.

Supply chains have continued to recover after the turbulence and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (as well as the ongoing US-China trade war and the Russian siege on Ukraine). Manufacturers and retailers must focus on building resilience in 2024 as they manage a vulnerable but slowly improving supply chain. Here are some risks that still exist in the supply chain and what we can expect as we head into 2024 and beyond.

Farm-to-table is a popular concept for restaurants. But it doesn’t carry across to every type of food and beverage we consume. There’s a larger movement in the industry underway.

If you run a warehouse or distribution center or work in the logistics industry, freight theft deserves close attention. Crime rates are known to spike for over-the-road transportation during the holidays and busy periods, having a significant impact on businesses and consumers.

One of the most essential aspects of operating a successful warehouse lies in the quality of your team. And the head of this team is your warehouse manager, who is the person responsible for carrying out your policies and directing staff. It’s vital that you find the right person to fill this role. But where do you start? Here are some of the top challenges for warehouse management and how you can find the ideal warehouse manager.

Warehousing and logistics offer a wide range of career options. If you’d like to build a career in this sector, you may even have the choice of working in a variety of industries, such as eCommerce, manufacturing, agriculture, or the military. Whether you have recently earned a degree or would like to find a career that doesn’t require formal education, here are some of the top careers in shipping and receiving and what you can expect.

Until recently, high inflation has been more of a theoretical concept for many business owners and consumers. After all, it’s been decades since this country experienced severe inflation. But the past year has made inflation a major concern for consumers and supply chain partners. Here’s how inflation is driving up the costs of just about everything that impacts the supply chain and how your business can respond effectively.