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When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s More Complicated.

October 24, 2018

Half a century ago, a typical Sears salesman could walk out of the store at retirement with a nest egg worth well over a million in today’s dollars, feathered with company stock.

Q&A

IoT's Impact: What the Tech Promises in Logistics, Food, Pharma and Warehousing

October 22, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The internet of things is revolutionizing supply chains, but the value of some actions that connected devices can take may be questionable.

Retail’s New E-Commerce Headache: Delivering Workers to Warehouses

October 17, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Big businesses including Amazon.com Inc. want to hire workers in industrial regions, but area residents looking for jobs can't find a way to get there.

Case Study

Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

October 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

Tech Watch

In Shipper-3PL Relationships, Technology Comes to the Fore

October 16, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

New demands generated by omnichannel and other supply-chain innovations are posing challenges to 3PLs — and technology is expected to play a major role in solving them.

Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands

October 11, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Warehouse space keeps getting harder to find as the drive toward online retail sales pushes more goods into already-squeezed U.S. distribution centers.

Warehouse Hiring Soars in a Growing Rush for Logistics Workers

October 8, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Logistics hiring surged in September at the fastest pace in a year, as warehousing and transportation companies ramped up for peak season.

Automation Is Set to Deliver This Holiday Season

October 3, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Never mind the reindeer and elves. This year, robots are helping deliver the holidays.

Amazon's Minimum Wage Gives a Lift to California's Vast Warehouse Region

October 3, 2018

Los Angeles Times

In Southern California’s Inland Empire, where some 20,000 people toil in Amazon’s vast network of warehouses, the company’s announcement was seen as a boost for the local economy.

Port Workers Plan Strike in L.A. to Challenge Logistics Firms

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

September 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

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.