Staying Competitive in a Changing Parcel Landscape

In the latest episode of On Time in Full, host Gabrielle Bejarano welcomes Satyen Pathak, a Senior Account Executive at Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), to discuss trends shaping the parcel market and strategies for companies to remain competitive. With over 20 years of industry experience, Pathak shares his insights into the evolving needs within supply chains and material handling.

The parcel industry faces increased demands from consumers for quick delivery, from same-day to even one-hour options, which drive significant changes in operations. Pathak notes that parcel carriers are now consolidating operations, merging small and large package sorting within regional hubs to streamline last-mile delivery services. In response, DCS helps clients by offering solutions that meet these modern demands, whether through new facility designs or retrofitting existing infrastructure to support higher throughput.

Beyond the large carriers, regional parcel carriers are also reshaping the industry by forming strategic partnerships, expanding their reach to provide coast-to-coast services. DCS works closely with these carriers, offering design-build solutions tailored to their unique needs, including retrofitting facilities for efficiency and adapting to emerging technologies.

Pathak advises businesses to stay competitive by diversifying their supply chains, increasing operational flexibility, and leveraging automation. As an integrator, DCS brings a unique advantage, being brand-agnostic and able to select the best solutions for each client, from robotic systems to traditional sorting technologies.

For companies navigating the parcel landscape, Pathak emphasizes early-stage collaboration and scalable facility design to meet long-term growth and adapt to new market challenges. The episode closes with a reminder to explore more insights at DesignedConveyor.com.

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