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Locus Robotics Helps E-Retailer Deliver During Holiday Peak

December 10, 2019

Challenge: An online boutique for monogrammed and personalized items needed to triple its workforce to meet peak-season demand. Management wrestled with maintaining perfect order accuracy and speedy fulfillment while scaling up labor.

‘Culture of Fear’ Grips UPS: Workers Say Injuries Are Underreported

December 10, 2019

Bloomberg

According to interviews with workers and dozens of lawsuits reviewed by Bloomberg Law, accidents on the job are not being reported, and workers say they are threatened by management to keep quiet. UPS denies the accusations.

Five Ways Your Warehouse Will Benefit From a Supply-Chain Audit

December 10, 2019

Mike Hachtman, SCB Contributor

From grand-scale, end-to-end supply-chain inspections to the examination of discrete warehouses tasks, audits can provide vital data for achieving multiple objectives.

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Watch: How 'Co-Bots' Are Boosting DC Efficiency

December 10, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Robots won't necessarily eliminate the role of humans in the distribution center. Chris Lingamfelter, vice president sales with 6 River Systems, tells how both can thrive in a collaborative environment.

Voice Automated Workflows Support eCommerce Growth at NBG Home

December 6, 2019

AccuSpeech Mobile

NBG Home deployed voice for picking and many other workflows in the distribution center. Learn more about the benefits that voice enabled workflows (text-to-speech and speech-to-text) provided for this leading home décor products company.

Zebra Announces New Warehouse Solutions For Worker Productivity

December 5, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Zebra Technologies Corporation recently announced new warehouse offerings designed to optimize workflows, maximize productivity in the warehouse and improve employee onboarding.

Impinj Introduces Two New RAIN RFID Tag Chips for Retail, Supply Chain and Aviation

December 4, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Impinj, Inc., a provider of RAIN RFID solutions, recently introduced the Impinj M730 and Impinj M750 integrated circuits, the first tag chips in the company’s family.

AI Tool Aims to Perfect Packaging With Shipping Cost Optimization

December 4, 2019

Impact of the US-China Trade War on Global Supply Chains

December 2, 2019

DHL Resilience360

The volatility of the U.S. – China Trade war has caused considerable uncertainty for companies with global manufacturing networks. Increasing tariffs, regulations and other barriers are forcing companies to adapt to prepare for commercial risks amid escalating trade tensions.

In a Class By Itself: How Target Became the Model in U.S. Retail

November 25, 2019

Bloomberg

The cheap-chic retailer — in distress just five years ago — has morphed into a model for how to avoid the retail apocalypse.

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The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.