The official definition of a recession says that the economy is in a recession if the country’s gross domestic product declines for two consecutive quarters. Under this definition, the United States entered an economic recession during ... Read More
Online order fulfillment used to rely on Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory practices, wherein predictive software leveraged historical trends and sales data to identify optimal restocking times. This method allowed online retailers to avoid overpaying for warehouse storage. ... Read More
Supply chain issues have rattled the U.S. logistics sector for several years, and parcel carriers are no exception. In the face of labor shortages, inclement weather, and numerous other disruptive events, major parcel carriers have elected ... Read More
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16th, 2022, which, among other things, dedicates substantial federal investment into clean manufacturing and energy production. This legislation could have far-reaching impacts on ... Read More
Traditionally, retail and e-commerce sellers must accommodate increased order volumes toward the end of each calendar year—especially between Black Friday and the end of December, when American consumers purchase most of their holiday gifts. This event ... Read More
Beginning slowly in the 1970s and picking up pace in the 1990s, businesses from numerous countries started outsourcing manufacturing to China to benefit from a ready and affordable workforce. As this trend picked up speed, the ... Read More
It's no secret that warehouses may produce excess noise, generate vehicle traffic, and otherwise inconvenience occupants of surrounding residential areas. However, a warehouse boom continues to grip the country as retailers seek to meet ever-growing demands ... Read More
Despite the comeback of brick-and-mortar retail in 2022, e-commerce has secured its place as an essential channel for customers. However, just as a retail clerk having a bad day or a dirty store might ruin the ... Read More
Most of the world is currently dealing with a phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation.” This name refers to an ongoing trend of corporate employees quitting their jobs in large numbers due to inadequate pay or ... Read More
The supply chain struggled with labor issues long before the rest of the corporate world caught on to the trend. Unfortunately, those numbers haven’t improved after several years of unprecedented supply chain volatility. For example, warehouses ... Read More
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