Phoenix Logistics

Supply chain, logistics, and procurement practitioners have managed to overcome adversity in various forms over this pandemic-related time, but old and new challenges alike continue to disrupt production and shipping operations worldwide.

Proper storage for food items requires strict compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations to ensure that the food remains safe for consumption during its journey through the supply chain.

As projections for industrial shortages move further out, many supply chain stakeholders have elected to lease more warehouse space than they need to hedge against future shortages.

While the pandemic gets the brunt of the blame for ongoing supply chain disruptions, the logistics, and transportation labor shortage makes it increasingly difficult for companies to mitigate supply chain risk.

In this article, we’ll discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks associated with each fulfillment model to help you make an informed decision for your expanding business.

Few business sectors have experienced growth and success over the last two years, but industrial real estate has stood apart since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020.

Even with 83% of manufacturers indicating a likeliness to reshore due to tariffs, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other reasons, taking those statistics to the heart may prove difficult for industry skeptics.

A lack of available workers has limited capacity at factories, warehouses, transportation operations, and more, ultimately hurting profitability at these facilities and contributing to broader supply chain disruptions.

The connection between sustainability and resiliency isn’t new, it simply has become more prominent as industry leaders seek to shore up weaknesses along the supply chain.

Logistical support covers a wide variety of disciplines, from warehouse management to freight brokerage. Phoenix Logistics provides support in locating and attaining the correct logistics solutions based on each business’s individual needs and requirements.

This article discusses some of the COVID-19 issues that manufacturers, retailers, service providers, and other supply chain stakeholders can expect to contend with for the rest of 2021 and into 2022.

Ecommerce and omnichannel retailers of all sizes must pursue strategies that shorten shipping windows while still managing costs.

Finding a third-party logistics, 3PL, provider with a broad range of connected service offerings can help mitigate communication issues between processes and streamline your overall supply chain operation.

With online grocery shopping here to stay, grocery retailers now must establish long-term fulfillment solutions that will enable them to meet omnichannel shopping demands profitably.

As shoppers shifted their purchases online to avoid crowded stores, the ensuing eCommerce boom created a spike in demand for distribution centers and warehouses that continues today, more than a year and a half later.