The world is changing, and this has an effect on every part of our life. Of course, this has significant effects on supply chains, brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce, and warehouses alike. In this blog we’ll examine how retail warehouse management has transformed the entire Ecommerce horizon? Keep on reading to know!
Moving with the digital evolution
This trend is not new, as numerous retailers have switched from brick-and-mortar to online during the past ten years. It is obvious that the necessities of daily living continue to be greatly influenced by internet retail. E-commerce is anticipated to fare well during a stormy 2020 since it has been generally undisturbed by limits and regulations. Prologis predicts that e-commerce, which expanded by 16.7% globally in 2019, will keep growing. Forrester forecasts a 10.4% decline in non-grocery offline sales throughout the EU-5 (UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy), while projecting that e-commerce growth would mostly remain flat.
Increasing the bar for online business operations
This shift to online sales channels has significant ramifications for warehouses. In fact, e-commerce companies need three times more storage space than their analogous offline enterprises. And that’s not the end of it. Businesses are taking every precaution to reduce the risk of interruption in light of the increased market concerns. Due to their increased adaptability, closeness to urban centers, and general isolation of the supply chain from outside influences, regional solutions may be promoted. Businesses may also think about spreading out their suppliers, placing purchases earlier before prices rise globally, and maintaining bigger inventory levels than is typical for their industry.
This implies that they not only need additional floor space, but also quite literally have to raise the bar. In order to store more merchandise more effectively, so-called fulfillment centers raise the height of warehouse facilities. This leads to a more adaptable warehouse design, which makes easy scaling up as a business grows.
High standard for customer satisfaction
Customers not only expect limitless options but also immediate gratification. So carrying an item is not enough, a seller must be able to deliver an item swiftly. E-commerce fulfillment centers will play a key role in meeting this demand. They are designed to fulfill online orders, which are often smaller than those for traditional distribution centers and frequently involve a single item, rather than resupplying brick and mortar stores. Speed is very important here. According to conventional wisdom, anyone who wants to conduct retail business online must be able to fulfill orders the same day, which necessitates the incorporation of several sort points into facility design.
Safety precautions by and for staff
Workplaces are growing more complex as cleanliness standards take precedence everywhere in the world. Globally, several merchants even shut down their online business in an effort to safeguard warehouse workers. Following protests regarding labor safeguards, Amazon has been in the news for implementing 150 additional safety measures. These include masks, sanitizing gels, social distance rules, and temperature monitoring. And they are not alone. Technological advancements are being applied across the board in the warehouse industry to maintain operations while ensuring employee safety.
Additionally, sharing is impeded by increased equipment and individualized equipment. Holsters and wearable devices guarantee low-touch operations and prevent an unsanitary workplace. The MT90 Orca fits right into this trend thanks to its ability to link to the BS10R Sepia ring scanner and additional features.
