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A New Supply Chain for a Changing Industry

October 9, 2015

Challenge: A top global publisher was looking to reform its supply chain to adjust to declining print volumes and increases in smaller, more customized orders.

Many Jobs Still Performed by Humans - But the Real Robotics Revolution Is About to Begin

October 9, 2015

BCG Perspectives

It has been roughly four decades since industrial robots - with mechanical arms that can be programmed to weld, paint and pick up and place objects with monotonous regularity - first began to transform assembly lines in Europe, Japan and the U.S. Yet walk the floor of any manufacturer, from metal shops to electronics factories, and you might be surprised by how many tasks are still performed by human hands - even some that could be done by machines.

Transplace Acquires M33 Integrated

October 8, 2015

Transplace

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and logistics technology, has acquired M33 Integrated, a third-party logistics provider with an emphasis on the packaging, chemical and advanced materials sectors.

The Omni-Returns Experience

October 7, 2015

Genco

What to Make of Remarkable Yet Unnerving Robots?

October 6, 2015

MAPI

Even in an era in which people are accustomed to rapid technological advancement, robots arouse unusual curiosity and strong emotion.

What Are the Advantages of Third Party Logistics?

September 28, 2015

Kenco

The ABCs of DCs -- Distribution Center Management: A Best Practices Overview

September 28, 2015

Kenco

Selecting the Right WMS

September 23, 2015

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

When the E-commerce Explosion Leads to Raising the Roof on Warehouses

September 23, 2015

Jim Neuner, Senior Vice President of Intralogistics Design, Wynright Corporation

For 130 years, Chicago and New York City have been locked in a battle of the skyscrapers. Nine of the tallest buildings in the U.S., as well as more than one-half of the nation's towers greater than 785 feet, were built in just those two cities.

APL Logistics Launches ShipMax Alliance Service

September 22, 2015

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has introduced ShipMax Alliance, a collaborative shipping service that optimizes high-frequency truck deliveries.

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.