On a slow Tuesday morning, a warehouse coordinator might finally get a moment to breathe. The docks are clear, inbound trucks are trickling in and outbound orders feel manageable. But the calm never lasts. Maybe a viral TikTok sends your product’s demand soaring 30% overnight, or a competitor announces a major acquisition that reshuffles your distribution footprint. Add in weather delays, last-minute order changes or a labor call-out, and a seemingly stable day can descend into chaos by lunch.
