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Robots in the Warehouse? Learn From These Companies' Mistakes

October 28, 2021

Eric Allais, SCB Contributor

Some automated material handling solutions are not only expensive, but can actually impede operational efficiencies.

Amazon Touts Drivers, Warehouses as Salve to Supply Chain Woes

October 26, 2021

Bloomberg

Amazon.com is talking up the size of its delivery operation to ease public alarm that a supply chain crisis could strangle holiday shopping.

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Podcast | Robots in the Warehouse: A Necessity for Survival?

October 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Over the years, the technology of robotics in the warehouse has evolved from something that’s nice to have to an absolute necessity.

Port-Crisis Plan Seeks Inland U.S. Terminals, More Truckers

October 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Commitments from shippers and cargo owners to move toward around-the-clock unloading at the docks in Los Angeles are a first step to addressing a national supply chain backlog.

Warehowz Launches Self-Service Solution for Flexible, On-Demand Warehousing

October 6, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Warehowz Inc., a cloud-based, on-demand warehousing marketplace, has launched a new self-service solution that enables businesses to find affordable, flexible warehouse space in as little as 24 hours.

High Quits Rates, Poaching: U.S. Firms Are Plagued by Turnover

October 6, 2021

Bloomberg

U.S. employers aren’t just having a hard time attracting workers, they’re increasingly struggling to hold onto them.

An employee uses a smartphone to scan shipping labels.

Four Ways Mobile Apps Are Advancing Logistics

September 29, 2021

Paul Beavers, SCB Contributor

Supply chain digitization can’t be fully realized without a mobile component.

Honeywell Introduces New Robotic Technology to Help Warehouses Boost Productivity and Reduce Injuries

September 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Honeywell International Inc., a manufacturing and technology company, announced its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks of potential injuries and labor shortages.

How to Survive the U.S. Warehouse Squeeze

September 24, 2021

Samuel Parker, SCB Contributor

The U.S. supply chain is squeezed, with industry reports stating that the country needs to add at least 330 million square feet of warehouse space dedicated to e-commerce by 2025 in order to keep up with the current rate of demand.

Berkshire Grey Launches Robotic Shuttle Put Wall to Meet E-Commerce Demand and Mitigate Labor Shortages

September 22, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Berkshire Grey Inc., a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, announced the launch of its AI-powered Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) solution for e-commerce order fulfillment.

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.