October 26, 2020.

Meeting the challenges of the 2020 pandemic and beyond

Executive summary

In the short span of a few months, the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 has immeasurably changed forever the fields of warehousing and distribution. In fact, change that would normally take years is taking place in months or quarters. The ability to undertake change and adjust to new business imperatives is a key characteristic of a resilient distribution center, one that responds flexibly and efficiently to external changes, bending not breaking when faced with adversity.