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The Automation Pivot Point

February 8, 2020

Distribution networks with legacy infrastructure are struggling to meet the incredible demand generated by the rise of e-commerce.

SATO America Releases New Mobile 3-inch Thermal Printer

February 5, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

SATO America, a global provider of Auto-ID solutions, has announced the newest addition to their mobile thermal printer line up, the durable PV3, a mobile 3-inch thermal printer.

Okamura Partners with RightHand Robotics to Launch Robotic Piece-Picking Solution

February 4, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Okamura Corporation, a Japanese provider of quality products and services for offices, education, commercial facilities and distribution centers, and RightHand Robotics, a provider of autonomous robotic picking solutions, announced a partnership to further automate warehouse operations.

The Complete Guide to Supply Chain Metrics

February 4, 2020

4Sight

In this guide, you'll learn how to effectively identify, measure and report supply-chain execution system performance.

Uber Freight Drivers Are Calling Out Bad Warehouses

February 3, 2020

Bloomberg

Digital trucking apps are changing how freight gets moved around the country, and the advent of ratings has given drivers a powerful new voice.

Robots Pose the Biggest Risk to Poorest Countries

January 31, 2020

Bloomberg

To prepare for the future, it pays to study the past.

Three Ways Wearables Boost Supply-Chain Efficiency

January 31, 2020

Kristen Herhold, SCB Contributor

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

It's Time to Change Our Feelings About Robots

January 29, 2020

Helen Atkinson, SCB Contributor

While the debate rages over whether the loss of industrial jobs is caused by offshoring, immigration or automation, the revolutionizing power of robots in the supply chain is becoming undeniable.

Six Steps to an Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

January 21, 2020

Mark Morley, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition.

Pilot Expands Warehouse Presence in Boston and El Paso

January 20, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, recently announced new warehouse locations in Texas and Boston, with an increase in its Foreign Trade Zone capacity in El Paso.

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.