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Rise in Warehouse Automation Fuels Fire Risk, Too

November 16, 2017

A robotic material handling unit zips through a global toy manufacturer's six-story distribution center. As the unit retrieves an open-top plastic container filled with freshly molded toy planes from an automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS), sparks from a frayed electrical cable on the robot fly everywhere, igniting both the toy planes and the plastic container in which they are stored.

Millennials Are Warming to Logistics Professions, Survey Shows

November 8, 2017

Air Cargo World

Aging logistics managers have voiced concerns for some time that the next generation of logistics leaders are slipping away to sexier industries like - well, is there really anything hotter than full end-to-end supply chain visibility?

Registration Open for Annual Warehousing and Logistics Conference

November 6, 2017

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) launched registration for its annual conference for logistics professionals. The conference takes place May 6-9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Online Shoppers Want Fast Delivery - But Still Aren't Willing to Pay for It

October 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

More and more online shoppers want their stuff fast. But the economics of making that happen haven't changed.

E-commerce Disruption of Air Cargo Is Just Beginning, Report Says

October 25, 2017

Air Cargo World

We are only seeing the opening act of the e-commerce effect, according to logistics IT company Unisys.

Hyster Meets Brewery's Challenging Keg Line Needs

October 23, 2017

Challenge: In late 2015, a well-known craft brewery opened a second location with a 250,000-barrel capacity. From the opening, this new location encountered logistical challenges with its packaging and distribution and had distinct needs for its keg line, which was located in a small and tight space. The client looked to Hyster to recommend solutions to streamline the operation.

Warehouse Conversions Aren't Just for Cities Anymore - Or Just for Warehouses

October 20, 2017

The New York Times

The notion that old commercial buildings could enjoy a second life as places to live and work was popularized by artists in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood in the 1960s, when dusty warehouses started to give way to studios and apartments.

Omni-Channel Solution Delivers Significant Margin Improvement

October 16, 2017

To bring a true omni-channel operation with the ability to fulfil e-commerce, retail, wholesale and outlet-store orders into a single facility — delivering a seamless shopping experience to customers that meets/exceeds service level agreements.

Freight and Warehousing Firms Add Jobs in September, Bucking Downturn

October 16, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

The freight transport and warehousing sector defied the national downturn in hiring last month, adding 12,400 jobs as warehouse operators and package-delivery companies boosted payrolls at a rapid pace.

Amazon Is Testing Its Own Delivery Service to Rival FedEx and UPS

October 11, 2017

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is experimenting with a new delivery service intended to make more products available for free two-day delivery and relieve overcrowding in its warehouses, according to two people familiar with the plan, which will push the online retailer deeper into functions handled by longtime partners United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

All Warehouse Services

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.