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Read what PULSE Integration’s Chief Marketing Officer, Brittain Ladd, has to say about strategy in grocery retail.
Read what PULSE Integration’s Chief Marketing Officer, Brittain Ladd, has to say about strategy in grocery retail.
Read the thought leadership of Brittain Ladd, Chief Marketing Officer of PULSE, regarding strategy, retail, e-commerce, and micro-fulfillment.
It takes flexibility and agility to be successful in business. Warehouse managers are using a combination of strategies to stay competitive and better serve the customer in today’s volatile economy.
“New regulations, fluctuating prices, and higher consumer expectations are changing the landscape,” states Jerry List, Vice President of QC Software, a leading supplier of warehouse control software. List notes, “I’ve been in this business for twenty-five years and have seen how successful companies react to changing economic conditions. Regardless of the product or service offered, companies that are unable to adapt will soon become dinosaurs. New market conditions require new strategies.”
List identifies some key strategies for a leaner warehouse operation:
Regional Warehousing – There is a return to regional warehousing because this model will reduce energy costs, improve delivery times, enhance the response to regional demands, and reduce risk.
Multi-Channel Distribution Facility – Distributors are integrating distribution channels under one roof to consolidate resources. This is a more complex model since each channel has unique requirements for picking and outbound shipping. However, with extensive planning, companies are realizing the benefits.
More Automation – There is a greater demand for speed and efficiency. Managers are increasingly relying on automation on the warehouse floor for better results. Automated labeling, weight verification for quality control, and pallet building and wrapping mean faster turnaround times and fewer errors.
Outsourcing – As labor costs increase, distribution companies will continue to rely on outsourcing. This is a cost-effective option when adding a new market or product, to handle the seasonal rush, or to allow a company to concentrate on their core competency
PULSE Integration will be featured at PROMAT 2019 from April 8, 2019 – April 11, 2019, in Chicago. They will be featuring their state-of-the-art technology in order fulfillment strategy. Make it a point to come see the booth #S1841 at the show.
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