Supply chain must meet customer demands
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Supply chain must meet customer demands
Europe : “ Across the continent , the past 12 months have seen a decrease in workforce availability across all industries , with the warehousing and logistics sector being one of the most at-risk .”
In the UK alone , 86 % of organisations are experiencing staff shortages in warehousing , according to The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport . Like Mazza , Fisher says a saving grace for warehouse operations has been automation : “ Not only is automation meeting the growing demand for faster order fulfilment , driven by consumer expectations amid the rise of e-commerce , but it is also being used to gaps caused by labour shortfalls .”
Fisher cites “ intelligent automated sortation equipment ” as an example .
“ This is enabling many companies to offset labour shortages ,” he says . “ Sortation
Businesses that allow tough market conditions to impact their supply chains face losing customers , who are no longer listening to excuses , warns BDO .
BDO is an international network of public accounting , tax , consulting and business advisory firms that form the fifth-largest accounting network in the world .
It recently published its 2023 Manufacturing CFO Outlook Survey , in which it reveals that supply chain visibility is a priority for 42 % of manufacturing Chief Finance Officers ( CFOs ).
The MD of BDO ’ s Supply Chain Advisory practice , RJ Romano , told Supply Chain Digital : “ The message is clear ; supply chain performance is pivotal for manufacturers this year . “ Customers aren ’ t listening to excuses about disruption anymore . They want to see improvements , and it ’ s on manufacturers to deliver them .
“ Going from shortages to surpluses is difficult to navigate . Having clear visibility throughout the supply chain , especially from a planning and forecasting perspective , is key .”