Customers have heightened expectations of service and value. No longer do trade-offs between availability, cost, and speed suffice; businesses need to deliver all three.

In-person shopping restrictions because of the global 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns have led worldwide e-commerce sales, already steadily climbing for years, to skyrocket. 

Manufacturers and distributors need to reassess their warehouse-management practices, processes, and systems in order to be able to maintain operations as seamlessly as possible during disruptions. This reevaluation is crucial for enhancing warehouse productivity, improving visibility, and reducing costs.