A pattern of increased shipments from manufacturing plants to a central warehouse at month-end and...

A pattern of increased shipments at the end of the month or quarter can lead to significant fluctuations in labor requirements at a central warehouse. During these peak periods, more labor is needed to handle the increased volume of incoming shipments, process them, and prepare them for distribution. This can result in inefficient use of labor resources, higher labor costs, and potential disruptions in warehouse operations.

References:

Bowersox, D.J., Closs, D.J., & Cooper, M.B. (2012). Supply Chain Logistics Management. McGraw-Hill Education.

Richards, G. (2017). Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse. Kogan Page Publishers.