The online retailer also said it planned to open two new centers, creating 2,500 jobs over the next three years.

The pull-back comes as retailers rein back their inventory replenishment efforts in an increasingly uncertain economy.

There’s an abundant amount of new technology hitting the market to help automate fulfillment, keep shelves stocked and improve the bottom line.

It’s time to reassess just-in-time inventory management.

Mike Weir, managing director of Microlistics, explains how warehouses can survive and thrive in a time of constant supply chain disruptions.

The pandemic, as well as geopolitical challenges, have triggered a rise in digitization across industry sectors, and manufacturing and logistics are no exception.

It’s usually because many people don’t know the difference between inventory fulfillment in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and a dedicated, modern warehouse management software system (WMS). These two systems go head-to-head in this guide from Deposco.

Supply Chain Dive and Deposco surveyed 160+ retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and 3PL/4PL supply chain professionals to find out how their warehouse management teams are handling the latest peak season trends and challenges of today. 

As demand for home deliveries increases, delivery companies struggle to find experienced and knowledgeable drivers. 

Labor challenges. Getting orders out the door on time. As a logistics manager, you know it’s tough enough to deal with those firestorms, let alone find time to focus on warehouse productivity. What can you do to even out that struggle? 

Three years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the “bullwhip effect” of misaligned capacity and demand persists, contributing to labor and equipment shortages alongside port and inland congestion.

More than two years of jarring supply chain disruption have proven the business case for end-to-end, real-time shipment visibility. But the horizon keeps moving, and while actionable data and visibility are critical, they’re only just a good beginning. 

The cross-border ecommerce market is expected to exceed US$2 Tn by 2026, with a CAGR of over 17% due to increasing consumer confidence in buying goods online from other countries.

After more than two years of a pandemic, global unrest and economic fluctuation, quality management throughout supply chains has never been more complicated.