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Embracing Robots to Bridge the Labor Gap

April 23, 2020

Matt Wicks, SCB Contributor

Manual operation is still the norm for 80% of distribution centers, but the model is quickly becoming unsustainable.

Man + Machine: The Future of Fulfillment

Man and Machine: The Future of Fulfillment

April 20, 2020

Locus Robotics

Robots present advantages that, combined with human brain and brawn, make for optimum operations that improve the lives of workers, too.

What Returning to Work Will Look Like in Offices, Cafes and Factories Around the World

April 20, 2020

Bloomberg

From cubicles to factory floors, cafes to clothing boutiques, businesses around the world are dreaming up creative ways to reopen, attempting to start revenue flowing again while minimizing the risk to customers and employees.

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Watch: The State of Automation in Distribution and Fulfillment

April 14, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Automation is impacting warehouse operations in multiple ways, promising dramatic efficiencies in labor, hardware, software and order fulfillment, says Chris Arnold, president and chief operating officer of Trew.

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Watch: Optimizing the D.C. With Actionable Analytics

April 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

The age of big data and the demands of e-commerce are generating more data than ever before — and with it, the need for "actionable" analytics to manage operations in distribution centers, says Charles Armstrong, founding partner with Orion Advisors Group.

Happening in Dubai — Future Warehouse and Logistics 2020 Conference

April 7, 2020

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According to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA), it foresees that UAE’s logistics sector will be contributing a major part to its economy, from the current 5.4% to 8% by 2021.

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Watch: Why You Need Two-Day Shipping — and How to Do It

April 7, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Dave Glick, chief technology officer of Flexe, explains the advantages of on-demand warehousing.

Amazon Confronts Unions Amid Coronavirus Chaos

April 7, 2020

Bloomberg

While battling COVID-19 and the myriad logistical complexities the virus has introduced, Amazon is fighting a war on its other flank — against organized labor.

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Watch: A Route to the Warehouse of the Future

April 6, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Shiny new robots don't make sense for every business, says Shawn Cavasos, client executive for systems sales at Vargo.

Protect Your International Gains by Ensuring You’re in Compliance

April 1, 2020

Flash Global

Here's what it takes to successfully import and export — and a checklist to audit your current trade compliance program.

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.