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INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS TO SAVE TIME
07 May 2021 —
7 shortcuts that help busy managers maximise productivity
Efficiency is vital in logistics, especially during an economic crisis, and finding solutions to save time in everyday supply chain management should always be a top priority.The need for speed is constant, with seasonal and omnichannel demand surges. It adds extra stress across operations for faster availability, packaging, order fulfilment and delivery.
However, just-in-time deliveries are a carefully composed melody where suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses and distribution must all be in tune. Harmony can easily be thrown off by a number of unpredictable issues like product damage, misplaced inventory, price hikes, delays, weather instability and much more. When one element is missing or too slow, the rest have to work harder to catch up – and time is lost.
7 shortcuts that help busy managers maximise productivity
Efficiency is vital in logistics, especially during an economic crisis, and finding solutions to save time in everyday supply chain management should always be a top priority.The need for speed is constant, with seasonal and omnichannel demand surges. It adds extra stress across operations for faster availability, packaging, order fulfilment and delivery.
However, just-in-time deliveries are a carefully composed melody where suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses and distribution must all be in tune. Harmony can easily be thrown off by a number of unpredictable issues like product damage, misplaced inventory, price hikes, delays, weather instability and much more. When one element is missing or too slow, the rest have to work harder to catch up – and time is lost.
To boost productivity, here are a few shortcuts that can help busy logistics managers make the best use of their time and accelerate performance.
Saving time with Warehouse Accuracy & Automation
Having an efficient warehouse management system is key to saving time. There are many moving parts in a warehouse, and innovative tools can be used to streamline workflow for rapidity.
1. Predictive analytics
Both Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) buy valuable time in the warehouse by predicting patterns and demand to optimise processes. Accurate forecasts help avoid disruptive inventory backlogs, and cut costs, as well as making planning easier – and quicker – for warehouse restocking, maintenance, manpower hours and shipping.
