Small parcel deliveries have taken on an entirely different meaning with the rise of eCommerce, but the road to instant gratification is not without its bumps. One of the biggest challenges is labor. What options does a distribution operation with a skeleton crew have to handle this increase in package counts? One solution might be to open more shipping lanes for faster order fulfillment. But this is surely a pipe dream, as distributors often cannot find (much less retain) enough of the skilled workers necessary to handle the increasing volumes.
SupplyChainBrain recently published an article, authored by PathGuide’s Eric Allais, that’s packed with helpful strategies distributors can employ to address and manage the challenges that accompany small parcel shipments. To access the full article, click here.