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Five Strategies for Improving Warehouse Worker Retention

February 17, 2023

Maintaining Efficiency in the Order-Picking Process

February 17, 2023

Jared Green, SCB Contributor

The growing dominance of the omnichannel supply chain requires a more flexible and efficient approach to order picking.

A WIRELESS CELL TOWER STANDS AGAINST A STUNNING VISTA OF ROLLING HILLS IN FALL COLORS

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What to Expect in Network Connectivity for the Supply Chain in 2023

February 16, 2023

Todd Rigby, SCB Contributor

Supply chains need to look at technologies that can impact efficiency and productivity across multiple functions and tasks. One often-overlooked technology is wireless network connectivity.

FACILITY LOCATION PLANNING

Best Practices in Selecting the Optimal Distribution Site

February 6, 2023

Blaine Kelley, Executive Vice President, CBRE

Slowdown in Warehouse Construction Could Extend Shortfall of Space, Experts Say

February 3, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Vacancy rates are ticking up, but the increases have been slim, and space in big markets remains scarce.

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Take Steps to Improve Safety in the Warehouse as Well as Your Bottom Line

February 3, 2023

Steve Shaheen, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

As warehouse workers race to meet ever rising shipping targets, reports of accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and debilitating muscle and joint conditions are skyrocketing.

Vast Majority of Workers will Join or Stay with an Employer who Prioritizes Physical Safety – Survey

February 2, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Recent survey reveals investing in workplace safety technology is critical for employers’ ability to recruit, train and retain a workforce.

A GROUP OF WORKERS RANGED IN AN OFFICE, OF DIVERSE RACE, GENDER, AGE AND PHYSICAL ABILITY

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Podcast | The Supply Chain Workforce of the Future Is Already Here

January 27, 2023

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

COVID-19 triggered a radical transformation of the workforce across all industries, but the impact on the supply chain sector has been especially acute.

A WORKER CROUCHES TO PICK AND ORDER IN A WAREHOUSE AISLE

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Can Warehouse Automation Solve the Challenges of Omnichannel Operations?

January 27, 2023

Ulrich Toft, SCB Contributor

Following are the top challenges that warehouses and distribution centers face in the e-commerce and retail sector.

THREE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN HARD HATS, SEEN FROM ABOVE, CONSULT BLUEPRINTS

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Elevating Last-Mile Delivery for Improved Job Site Productivity

January 27, 2023

Brian Kava, Contributing Editor

lobal labor-productivity growth in construction has averaged just 1% per year over the past two decades, compared with growth of 2.8% for the total world economy.

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.