Challenges
Shelf life – perishable items
Security of product
Challenge of new technology –
3D printing, AI (Artificial
Intelligence)
Forecast accuracy,
procurement issues
Product life cycle
Where and how many
warehouses
Increased cost of land
Capacity
Gap between required levels
and actual performance levels
Governmental intervention
Safety aspects
Environmental challenges
Natural disasters
Business peaks
Outsource or retain in-house
Stock visibility and tracking
Battle of trade-offs e.g. speed v accuracy
Warehouse layout – no of doors, racking
Temperature control
Whether to automate
Unionised environment
Maintenance
Training in automation, IT etc