C.H. Robinson Europe, a freight forwarder with 51 offices throughout the region, has further expanded its European network with the opening of an office in Istanbul, Turkey.
John Hayes, Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing with Seegrid, traces the history of robotics in distribution environments, and tells why robots don't automatically lead to a loss of jobs.
The new global marketplace has brought many benefits for consumers, while also ushering in new levels of expectations for manufacturers, which can complicate the delivery of products.
Hamish Brewer, chief executive officer of JDA Software, was giving a speech at the Economic Club of Phoenix last year, when the topic of global inventory levels came up. The question he posed: How much stuff is currently in transit or socked away in warehouses the world over? The answer: Nobody really knows.
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.
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