The federal government and many private businesses have learned some valuable lessons over the past several years. To keep up with the changing times and better respond to potential disruptions, organizations are making investments in modernization in addition to boosting initiatives for the future.

Warehouses are generally noisy, dusty, and distracting environments, which makes them dangerous places to work. Employees are asked to perform repetitive work, the conditions can be hot and humid, and aisles might be cluttered with materials.

By now, we all know that the COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for the global supply chain crisis. But there were underlying issues just waiting to be revealed in terms of production, transportation, labor, and visibility weaknesses.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many healthcare organizations, despite an urgency to adapt quickly, began running out of essential items like masks, gloves, gowns, and even medications. These shortages, combined with rising patient volumes and other economic factors, have revealed the importance of having a well-performing healthcare supply chain. Here are some of the most pervasive healthcare supply chain challenges and strategies businesses are using to solve them.

Recruiting and retaining warehouse staff has always been a challenge. But the problem seemed to reach new heights during the pandemic as companies struggled with supply chain issues, unprecedented demand, and record-setting unemployment. Even though employment figures have rebounded, not everyone wants to work in a warehouse environment.

There were nearly half a million job openings in the warehouse and transportation industry just over a year ago. And that figure has probably grown since. But a growing narrative is that automation and robotics are taking away jobs. Should warehouse workers be concerned?

Unexpected errors or connectivity issues can cause delays in your warehouse production. It’s never ideal to have workers standing around waiting because their technology is unusable. Some issues cannot be avoided, but one that you can prevent is dead batteries. Here’s what you should be doing to prolong the battery life of your handheld devices.

Studies have shown that our handheld devices, such as cell phones, are covered in germs and microorganisms. Handheld printers and scanners in your warehouse are no different. What can you do to protect your warehouse staff and keep shared devices clean?

A warehouse or distribution center has a lot of moving parts, with each one requiring workers who are skilled in performing a job to keep the business operating at peak efficiency. From inventory control to picking and packing, the labor requirements in a warehouse are varied.

Supply chains have become increasingly complex over the past several years. While the COVID-19 pandemic reveals weaknesses in the global supply chain, disruptions are expected to remain prevalent throughout 2023. From rising inflation to wartime overseas, supply chain managers are facing difficulties with their operations each month.