The coronavirus pandemic is just the latest of an endless series of crises to hit companies around the world. And, like so many previous ones, it has exposed a serious lack of preparation by business leaders and supply chains.
Automation is impacting warehouse operations in multiple ways, promising dramatic efficiencies in labor, hardware, software and order fulfillment, says Chris Arnold, president and chief operating officer of Trew.
Accurate time tracking is critical to managing job costs in order to achieve profitability for construction businesses, separating successful businesses from the rest of the pack.
Port restrictions and canceled flights are straining the ability to replace seafarers on board ships, further weakening global supply chains already snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.
While battling COVID-19 and the myriad logistical complexities the virus has introduced, Amazon is fighting a war on its other flank — against organized labor.
