All Warehouse Services

Versatility Is Key for Today’s WES/WCS Systems

December 4, 2018

Large multinational organizations face a growing number of warehousing challenges on both a global and local scale.

DHL Turns to Robots to Equip U.S. Warehouses for E-Commerce

December 3, 2018

DHL is deploying artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles and product-picking robots at its American warehouses to help handle the surge in e-commerce demand.

E-Commerce Fulfillment: The Golden Age or Nuclear Age?

November 30, 2018

Ben Gordon, Dave Stubbs and Matt Smalley, SCB Contributors

For two decades, e-commerce has grown more than 20 percent, fueled by the explosion of providers like Amazon. But this year was a turning point.

Unprecedented Online Holiday Sales Could Have Costly Aftermath for Retailers

November 29, 2018

Bloomberg

Black Friday results have reinforced that this U.S. holiday shopping season will be one of the best in recent memory. But even in good times, there are concerns for retailers.

Black Friday Weekend Sales Suggest Merry Holiday Shopping Season to Come

November 27, 2018

Bloomberg

Black Friday weekend sales data from third-party analytics providers indicate a merry start to the holiday season — with online sales taking more share.

Think Tank

In a Global Economy, the Future of Retail Is Local

November 27, 2018

Marc Gorlin, SCB Contributor

Customers increasingly wonder: We have instant delivery for pizza and Chinese food. So why not porch swings and power tools?

Amazon’s Latest Crusade in the Grocery Delivery Wars: Thanksgiving Dinner

November 21, 2018

Bloomberg

The turkey is browning, your guests are on route, and you suddenly remember a forgotten ingredient. Amazon stands ready to bail you out.

This German Warehouse ‘Plays Tetris’ — Aiming to Rival Amazon

November 20, 2018

Bloomberg

A German grocer is fighting against Amazon with what it describes as the most technologically sophisticated online-shopping facility in Europe.

Pain for Gain? Retailers Chasing Amazon Are Testing Investors’ Tolerance

November 19, 2018

Bloomberg

For Walmart, Macy’s and many other U.S. retailers, sales growth is back. But it’s coming at a heavy cost.

Podcast | The Problem of Technology Obsolescence

November 16, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Technological innovations these days seem to come and go with the speed of high fashion. It’s no surprise, then, that we tend to stick with legacy systems well beyond their maximum effectiveness.

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.