Putting an effective shipping strategy in place is one of the leading steps you can take to grow your business. In an era where many companies have invested in e-commerce channels, supply chain management and operations will be impacted largely by its online presence. Although there are many things that you must consider at different times of the year, the biggest ones are timely shipping and order fulfillment. In the future, retailers will need to have a robust merchandise shipping method to impress their customers or return if products fail to work as expected.

Supply chains are volatile, with the potential to test the strength of any leadership to a great extent. In recent years, American leadership has struggled with ensuring the availability of essential products such as medicine, food, and computer chips. Last year, the coronavirus pandemic made things worse. It furthered the scarcity of items, most of which were needed during the pandemic, such as the personal protective equipment (PPEs) required by the frontline health workers.  For this reason, the White House has prioritized the creation of a more resilient supply chain that is secure and has the potential to deliver critical and essential goods. 

As the coronavirus pandemic continues pounding all industries, traditional shoppers and retailers worldwide are grappling with uncertainties about COVID-19. Major inventory disruptions and the surge in online shopping due to the coronavirus pandemic are changing the grocery supply chain as it is doing to other industries. With these challenges, grocery stores are seeking new alternatives to salvage the situation and offer better services that will withstand the challenge of the pandemic.