It has been a roller-coaster ride for logistics and supply chain industry after the coronavirus pandemic hit and now when the lives of people around the world are getting back to a careful normal. Supply chain strategies that worked in 2021 do not work now, in the end of 2022. In this blog, let us look at the industry trends, the software associated with the industry, and Supply Chain Software Testing revisited towards a cautious prediction on what we can look forward in 2023.
In 2021, retailers stocked goods heavily in warehouses as a precautionary measure. That strategy worked for fulfilling the orders as there were lockdowns and there was a heavy demand for products being supplied to the customers. Now as the lockdowns are removed or eased, there is no need for stocking so much in warehouses as the demand has eased. In addition, inflation has risen worldwide, and there is a talk of a global recession. Customers are not spending as much because of these reasons, and hence it is important to introduce effectiveness and efficiency in the logistics and supply chain process.
There are some key considerations in that direction, and some of them are:
- Advanced warehouse management system software
- Voice picking solutions
- Light picking solutions
- Robotics
- End-to-end customer experience
- Safety stocking
- Supplier benchmarking
- Reliable and trusted third party logistics
Each and every aspect mentioned above has software associated with it. From integrating to advanced warehouse management system to maintaining relationships with third-party logistics providers, there is software usage in each.
Hardware-software integrations, end-to-end testing to make sure that things work seamlessly, use cases testing, etc. require focused expertise in both software testing as well as the supply chain industry. It takes years of experience and knowledge to come up with the right kind of test strategies that would work out economical and reduce IT costs and wastage.
With decades of experience in Software Testing, I can provide you the right kind of solutions that is apt for your situation. Feel free to setup a chat with me. Glad to consult for your organisation!