The global pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of traditional supply chains. Disruptions, labor shortages, and lagging technological adoption are just a few of the lingering challenges businesses face in the post-pandemic economy. But what if there was a way to address these issues on a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, aspect of your supply chain – pallets?
The Perfect Storm: Disruption, Labor, and Tech
A recent Supply Chain Now (SCN) Summit recap highlighted three major hurdles for businesses:
- Disruption: Unforeseen events can cripple a carefully crafted supply chain. From port congestion to raw material shortages, disruptions can leave businesses scrambling.
- Labor Force: A tight labor market makes it difficult to find and retain qualified workers. This can strain existing resources and slow down operations.
- Tech Implementation: Integrating new technologies can be a complex and time-consuming process. Legacy systems often struggle to keep pace with the demands of a modern supply chain.
Pallet Power: How the Right Strategies Can Ease the Burden
Choosing the right pallet partner can play a surprisingly significant role in mitigating these challenges. Here’s how the right pallet strategies can make a difference.
Partnering for Stability: Combat Disruption with a Strong Pallet Provider
A vertically integrated pallet company with a large national footprint offers a one-stop shop for all your pallet needs. This reduces the risk of disruptions caused by supplier issues as it is much easier to pivot from one location to another for a vertically integrated company, than it is for your team to work with multiple vendors (or find new vendors) when disruptions occur. It is also much easier for a single company to pull from inventory from other locations and regions.
With a reliable partner managing your pallet supply, you can focus on your core business while ensuring a smooth flow of goods.
Lighten the Load: Leverage On-Site Pallet Management
Labor shortages are a persistent headache. Pallet companies with total pallet management (on-site) solutions can take over tasks like pallet inspection, sorting, repair, and recycling – directly on-site at your facilities. These services are delivered through a mix of pallet company-owned labor and pallet company-owned automated machinery. This frees up your valuable workforce to focus on higher-value activities.
Embrace Innovation: Partner with a Tech-Forward Pallet Provider
The future of supply chains is intertwined with technology. Look for a pallet company that prioritizes innovation both in the operational sense and data management and reporting side of things. A tech-forward pallet provider that makes it easy to integrate with your systems, or at least aligns with your priorities on embracing innovation, will be one less burden on your tech implementation journey.
By implementing these pallet strategies, businesses can build a more resilient and efficient supply chain in the post-pandemic era.
Kamps is a strong, vertically integrated pallet company prioritizes on-site labor solutions and technological advancements that alleviate disruption, optimize your workforce, and future-proof your supply chain.
