Supply chains are constantly evolving, and the COVID-19 pandemic has definitely impacted the way things operate. But what never seems to change is how fascinating and intricate supply chains can be. With all the moving parts and shifting strategies, we wanted to take a look at some fun facts that might make you rethink what you thought you knew about supply chains!
- A Delicious Mix: In the United States, the top transported goods are food items, followed by clothing, electronics, and furniture.
- “What’s for Lunch?” “Oil”: If you work at an Amazon distribution center, there’s a good chance your “work wife” is a robot, as the company “employs” over 100,000 of them worldwide.
- I For One Welcome Our New Robot Overlords: The highest ratio of robot workers to humans is in South Korea, where there are 531 bots for every 10,000 humans.
- In Stock…I Think: 43% of small businesses track their inventory manually…or not at all. Let Katalyst help you find the right OMS for your organization!
- Not Pocket Change: Annual logistics expenses in America eclipse $1.5 trillion.
- Well…Maybe Not Skateboards: The supply chain industry is believed to be the only sector that utilizes every form of transport possible.
- The Truck Stops Here: In the U.S., most delivery is still done by truck—and they cover about 5 billion miles annually.
- A Mission to Control Emissions: Thankfully, those trucks are a lot more energy-efficient: the emissions of a single truck in 1988 are equivalent to the emissions of 60 trucks nowadays.
- When Left is Wrong: Known for its “no left turns” policy, UPS saves an estimated 45 million liters of fuel each year.
- A Little Help for Santa: During the holiday season alone, UPS, FedEx, and other carriers deliver over 800 million packages.
- Keep on Truckin’: One in every 15 employed Americans works in the trucking industry.
- How Can I Get You a Drone?: Are drones the future of last–mile delivery? Always the most expensive consideration of delivery, some companies are looking into the tiny, unmanned flying vehicles as a way to get products to consumers’ doorsteps.
While we love to promote these fun facts, Katalyst Software Services Limited takes supply chain operations very seriously. CeleroERP is Katalyst’s one-stop–shop solution for all supply chain challenges. Reach out to our experts to schedule a consultation and find out how Katalyst can help you maximize your supply chain success.
Special thanks to Flock Freight, Distinct Recruitment, Education Lanes, AEB, The Logistics of Logistics, Approved Forwarders, Hollingsworth LLC, and Wasp Barcode Technologies.
