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Watch: The Pandemic and the Flexible Warehousing Market

December 15, 2021

The pandemic has increased uncertainty in the warehousing, labor and transportation markets, says Stephen Beard, vice president of solutions at Flexe.

DHL Doubles Robots Because Humans Alone Can’t Handle Holiday Crunch

December 14, 2021

Bloomberg

Santa Claus is getting a bunch of help from robots this Christmas, as one of the world’s biggest supply chain firms rushed to add automation to its U.S. operations ahead of the holidays.

Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Transition to AMRs

December 13, 2021

Deadly Collapse at Amazon Warehouse Puts Spotlight on Phone Ban

December 12, 2021

Bloomberg

An Amazon warehouse collapse on Friday night that killed six people has amplified concerns among its blue collar workforce about the return of the internet retailer’s mobile phone ban in work areas.

Vanishing Ships Underscore Supply Woe: Crisis Peak Is a Mirage

December 10, 2021

Bloomberg

A line of more than 80 container ships waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, was cut in half in late November — or so it seemed. Turns out the vessels disappearing from the queue were merely hiding from it, loitering in the Pacific out of reach of the official count.

Long Beach Port Chief Sees Congestion Easing in Six Months

December 9, 2021

Bloomberg

The head of one of the two ports in the U.S.’s busiest maritime gateway said he expects congestion that has caused upheaval throughout supply chains to improve in about six months’ time.

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Watch: Measuring the Value of AMRs Through Fleet Analytics

December 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Jeff Christensen, vice president of product with Seegrid, talks about how users of autonomous mobile robots can combine the units with analytics capabilities, to see, measure and improve material flow in the warehouse.

Seegrid Creates Next-Generation Autonomy Platform With Humanlike 3D Perception

December 1, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Seegrid Corporation, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, announced new details surrounding the technology that powers Seegrid Palion Lift AMR, the company’s first autonomous lift truck.

West Coast Dockworkers Reject Contract Extension, Seek Talks

November 24, 2021

Bloomberg

The union representing about 15,000 dockworkers at the U.S.’s largest ports declined an offer by employers to extend existing labor contracts for a year, setting the stage for heated negotiations.

Loftware NiceLabel 10 Provides Visibility, Time Savings and Streamlined Management with Cloud-Based Labeling

November 17, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Loftware Inc., a global software company specializing in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, announced Loftware NiceLabel 10, the first major release of the Loftware NiceLabel portfolio, which includes Loftware NiceLabel Cloud and Loftware NiceLabel Label Management System (LMS).

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.