Labor Productivity

With many economists predicting that the extremely low pre-pandemic unemployment rates will continue once the world reaches the “new normal” of the post-pandemic, warehousing and distribution operators are looking for alternatives.

While many workers fear their jobs will be lost to automation, the reality is that automated solutions enable operations to increase productivity without increasing their headcount.

The majority of DCs do not use engineered standards to plan, manage and optimize their operations today; machine learning tools can fill this void without adding new burdens on management and engineering teams.

A robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) plays a critical role in driving a secure future for an organization by helping it navigate a crisis...however, at the same time, the subject of business continuity is expansive.

Automation strategies to obtain desired productivity, offset labor market challenges and mitigate avoidable damage spend.

This simple guide helps to determine where to start automating to achieve the biggest impact for the lowest investment.

In recent years, Africa has emerged as a particularly attractive manufacturing option for U.S. apparel and footwear companies.

Supply Chain 2020 will continue collapsing cycles, challenging Supply Chain professionals and taking advantage of exponential technology shifts.

Logistics organizations are expected to make additional contributions to the bottom line by continually eliminating costs and increasing workforce productivity.