The traditional warehouse model is already in place to handle unpredictability, but with these newer systems and ideas being introduced, it may eliminate that unpredictable factor. Different techniques and inventions have aided in organization, overall productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.
Changes In Volume That are Less Predictable
Intake patterns were more or less predictable and, aside from holiday rushes, and tended to remain relatively stable, peaking and dropping when expected, throughout the year. Thanks to this predictability, warehouses could usually plan on any advance adaptations necessary. But unpredictable buying patterns have sprung up with consumers getting goods shipped directly to their homes. Rapid adaptations are a necessity. These fresh technologies and strategies are developed in order to help the efficiency of the warehouse.
Different transactions online result in needing more efficiency and organization. With these different technologies and strategies, and the application of them, warehousing will continue to be efficient, even when it is unpredictable.