A company’s distribution and warehousing operations consist of multiple functions and distribution challenges. It is not just about having workers picking items off shelves, packaging the products, and placing them on delivery trucks.
It also involves tracking shipments before they reach the warehouse or distribution center, handling customers, placing inventory in the right locations, managing inventory levels, forecasting customer demand, accepting returns, and more.
Trying to manage all of these processes daily creates a range of obstacles that could delay or disrupt the supply chain.
Here are common supply chain challenges and the modern technology that can offer cost-effective solutions.
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