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

November 20, 2018

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.

High Expectations May Hurt Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

November 15, 2018

Bloomberg

Researchers and trade groups expect retail sales in stores and online to grow 5 percent or more — which could make this Christmas shopping season the best in recent memory.

Logistics Hiring Contributes 10 Percent of October U.S. Job Growth

November 7, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Hiring in the transportation and warehousing sector soared in October as employers heading into peak shipping season added 24,800 jobs.

Think Tank

The Route to Smart Warehousing — and Why IoT Matters

October 31, 2018

Andrei Klubnikin

Meeting ever-shifting customer expectations is the only way to succeed in the digital era — and the internet of things is the cornerstone of Warehouse 4.0.

How the Logistics Industry Can Conquer the Generation Gap

October 29, 2018

TGW Systems

Podcast | Just What Is a Warehouse, Anyway?

October 26, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There’s scarcely any aspect of a warehouse or distribution center today that isn’t susceptible to change.

When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s More Complicated.

October 24, 2018

The New York Times

Half a century ago, a typical Sears salesman could walk out of the store at retirement with a nest egg worth well over a million in today’s dollars, feathered with company stock.

Q&A

IoT's Impact: What the Tech Promises in Logistics, Food, Pharma and Warehousing

October 22, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The internet of things is revolutionizing supply chains, but the value of some actions that connected devices can take may be questionable.

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.