Relatively quickly, Covid has taught supply chain managers the critical importance of efficient warehouses and inventory management. I recently had the chance to review a study of the successful implementation of a warehouse automation system installed just before Covid struck. It was for a 3PL’s customer that specialized in grocery store foods. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect to handle the doubling in demand that shortly ensued.
This experience, plus a past research paper on implementing warehouse drones, inspired a list of selected lessons learned when it comes to implementing any new supply chain technology in warehouses. Here are four of those lessons learned.
