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Four Ways Amazon Disrupting Customer Expectations

March 5, 2018

Amazon is the great disruptor, in part because innovation is built into their culture. It’s in their DNA to try new things knowing some of them will fail, and they are experimenting and learning all the time. This cycle of innovation has enabled them to disrupt retail by raising customer expectations – anticipating what customers want and responding with new products and services before anyone else. Amazon is resetting customer expectations around convenience, speed, price and selection. -Robert Dold, Retail Industry Leader, Fortna

Distinguishing Perception From Reality

February 28, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The Warehousing Education and Research Council's annual benchmarking study, DC Measures, shows a majority of respondents believe they are performing better than their competitors. This perception gap is common for warehouse managers, especially when using metrics to improve performance. To bridge the difference between perception and reality, we have to understand the basics and go back to school on metrics. Joe Tillman, Founder TSquared Logistics

'People Have Gone Chicken Crazy': What the KFC Crisis Means for the Brand

February 27, 2018

The Guardian

At lunchtime on Friday, George Cheah, or George Junior as he is known, doesn’t really have the time to talk. "Honestly we are so busy, it’s gone absolutely mad. People have gone chicken crazy," he says over the phone, while people shout orders in the background.

Labor Forecast: Tough Recruiting with a Chance of Automation

February 23, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

An increasing number of companies are struggling to find quality people to fill positions in their warehouse operations. This issue is not limited to a particular region of the country or industries, but is widespread throughout the supply chain world. Forward-thinking leaders are making changes in both how they recruit employees and how they process orders to minimize the necessary headcount. -Greg Kreis, Principal, Tompkins International

Recruiting and Retaining Workers in a Tight Labor Market

February 22, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

One of the disruptive impacts of the rise of e-commerce is a shortage of labor to fill a growing number of warehouse positions needed to keep up with increasing e-commerce volume and customer expectations. Distribution hub markets are oversaturated with new DCs and that's driving greater competition for labor. This, at a time when both the working population and unemployment statistics are trending downward. The challenges were never more evident than through the most recent peak season. -George Swartz, Group Vice President, Fortna Inc.

Rising Freight Costs Are Weighing on Companies’ Profits

February 12, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

A number of U.S. companies told investors that rising shipping costs in recent months have cut into earnings.

Rugged Mobile Devices: A Supply Chain Necessity

February 9, 2018

Panasonic

A Guide to the World of Augmented Reality

February 9, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Reality, as we know, can be virtual. It can also be augmented.

In New York City, Warehouses Have Nowhere to Go But Up

January 31, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

In New York, an insatiable demand for warehouse space is colliding with a chronic land shortage. The only place for property developers to go is up.

Rugged Mobile Devices: A Supply Chain Necessity

January 31, 2018

SupplyChainBrain, sponsored by Panasonic

The ability to work and manage your supply chain in real time is all about having access to the right data. Customer expectations have changed and, delivery commitments are now next day, or next hour – customers expect full visibility into the status of their shipment through all phases of the supply chain.

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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.