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Amazon Could Be Forced to Sell Logistics Business Under Bill

June 22, 2021

A bill with bipartisan support would prevent Amazon from luring sellers to use its logistics services in exchange for preferential treatment on its busy web store.

Labor Shortage, Need for Speed: Why Robots Will Multiply in the Warehouse

June 20, 2021

Rich Thompson, SCB Contributor

Warehouse automation is becoming more mainstream and affordable for smaller and middle-market e-commerce businesses.

A Retailer's Guide to Optimizing Post-Covid Labor and Operations

June 17, 2021

Christine Feuell, SCB Contributor

Adapting to the rapidly changing landscape will require many retailers and distributors to look twice at their tools, technologies and fulfillment strategies.

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Watch: How Inefficient Warehouses Are Slowing Global Supply Chains

June 14, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Alex Wakefield, chief executive officer of Longbow Advantage, says the inability of warehouses to take full advantage of the data that’s available to them is a greater threat to supply chain continuity than a containership blocking the Suez Canal.

Three Things to Look for in a Forklift Service Provider

June 10, 2021

Craig Bruns, SCB Contributor

Here are three numbers that can help determine if your service and maintenance program is performing in the ways you need.

Global Manufacturer Cuts Costs, Improves 5S Organization With Seegrid AMRs

June 3, 2021

Seegrid Corp.

Challenge: A global manufacturer was focused on reallocating labor to reduce product damage and costs. Within its dynamic environment, it was crucial to adhere to safety protocols while improving reliability.

How to Fast-Track Your Way to Electronic Labeling

June 1, 2021

Gurdip Singh, SCB Contributor

Traditional labeling-development techniques can put a drain on manufacturers’ resources. Electronic labeling, by contrast, allows for the removal of labeling production constraints and saves money.

Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

May 30, 2021

Craig Powell, SCB Contributor

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

Amazon Warehouse Workers Push for Changes at Annual Meeting

May 26, 2021

Bloomberg

The spasm of worker activism that has roiled Amazon in recent months arrived at the company’s annual meeting on Wednesday.

Forklift Driving Becomes a Desk Job in Phantom-Mitsubishi Deal

May 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The software fits a need that has become acute during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.