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Virus Update: March 2020

April 1, 2020

Supply-chain news and insights on the novel coronavirus and global response to the outbreak in March.

EnVista Launches Virtual Operational Assessments to Tackle Warehouse Inefficiencies Amid COVID-19

March 27, 2020

EnVista, a global software solution and consulting services firm, recently announced that is has launched Virtual Operational Assessments to address warehouse inefficiencies and help clients manage peaks in operations.

Why ISO Standards for Warehouse Work Should Be Reevaluated

March 27, 2020

Joseph Lyden, SCB Contributor

Lower back pain is the second most common reason for a doctor visit, and costs the supply-chain industry around $100 billion per year. One of the leading culprits is the pushing and pulling that occurs in distribution facilities throughout the world.

The Fragile System Supplying Food to the World Is Under Strain

March 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Global warehouses are stuffed with frozen cuts of pork, wheels of cheese and bags of rice. But as the coronavirus snarls logistical operations, the question becomes: How does all that food actually get to people?

Virus Strikes at Amazon’s Operational Heart: Its Delivery Machine

March 17, 2020

Bloomberg

At least five workers at Amazon warehouses in Europe have contracted the coronavirus, a sobering development for a company already struggling to deal with a spike in orders from customers hunkering down at home.

Happening in Dubai - Future Warehouse & Logistics 2020 Conference

March 16, 2020

With the rapid growth in warehousing and logistics sector in United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 3-days conference themed “Future Warehouse & Logistics 2020, will be held from 16 –18 June 2020 (Tues – Thurs), in Dubai – UAE, bringing more than 20 world-class speakers together to share their insights on how to create a synergy between people, process and innovation for a smarter operating facility.

Weber Logistics Continues Inland Empire Growth with New Distribution Center

March 13, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics provider Weber Logistics has added a 353,361-square-foot distribution center in Jurupa Valley, CA to its warehousing and distribution network.

Brain Corp and Dane Technologies Partner to Build Autonomous Delivery Solutions for Retail and Manufacturing Environments

March 11, 2020

Brain Corp, an AI company creating core technology in the robotics industry, and Dane Technologies, a designer and manufacturer or power assist solutions, recently announced a technology partnership to manufacture autonomous material delivery robots for use in public and commercial applications.

UniCarriers Americas and Brain Corp Partner to Develop Autonomous Mobile Robots for Material Delivery

March 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Brain Corp, an AI company creating transformative core technology in the robotics industry, and UniCarriers Americas Corporation, a high-performance material handling equipment company, recently announced a technology partnership to develop autonomous material delivery robots for use in retail, warehouses, airports and other dynamic environments.

On Location at MODEX 2020: Conversations With Thought Leaders

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On Location at MODEX 2020: Conversations With Industry Experts

March 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Here's what thought leaders at MODEX 2020 are saying about warehouse automation, labor management, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and more.

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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.