All Warehouse Services

Warehouses Are Using Location Technology to Meet Surging E-Commerce Demand

April 30, 2021

John Wirthlin, SCB Contributor

COVID-19 has changed consumer shopping habits forever. What does this mean for warehouse operators?

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Watch: The Pandemic’s Impact on Logistics Real Estate

April 20, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Melinda McLaughlin, head of global research with Prologis, shares the firm’s research into trends in the creation of order-fulfillment centers in urban locations, in response to the stellar growth of e-commerce.

When Is It Time to Expand Your Warehouse?

April 19, 2021

Jake Rheude, SCB Contributor

You should triage every available option before making a major commitment.

The Apps and Devices Supporting Remote Supply-Chain Teams

April 19, 2021

Dave George, SCB Contributor

Virtual teams improve the bottom line. But before businesses can reap the benefits, they have to determine the right supporting drivers for organizational communication.

Amazon Confronts Unions Amid Coronavirus Chaos

Biden Confronts Decades of Union Decline in Bid to Boost Pay

April 18, 2021

Bloomberg

The globalization of supply chains, technological advancements that allow companies to replace labor, legal barriers to organizing and the shrinking share of factory workers — traditionally easier to organize — in the workforce have all taken a toll.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Failing to Be Safe: Preventing Warehouse Injuries

April 16, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At a time when warehouses are under intense pressure to process and ship product to demanding customers, how can we keep warehouse workers safe?

Rufus Labs and StayLinked Partner on Enhancements to Warehouse Management Solutions

April 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Rufus Labs, providers of intelligent wearable warehouse technology and workforce analytics software, and StayLinked, a developer of modern mobile software for legacy supply chain systems, have announced a partnership to improve Rufus Labs' suite of warehouse wearables including the Rufus Cuff Pro, the Rufus Scan2 & Scan2 Pro Wearable Ring/Glove Barcode scanners and the Rufus RADD Tab vehicle/cart Android tablet.

Kroger Is Amassing a Robot Army to Battle Amazon, Walmart

April 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Depending on whom you ask, Kroger is either making a gigantic mistake or solidifying its online future.

Tompkins Robotics Partners with GreyOrange for “Zero Walk” Fulfillment Solution

April 9, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Tompkins Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, has announced a strategic partnership with GreyOrange, a global software and robotics company, on a new “zero walk” solution which eliminates walking required by human pickers in the distribution center.

The Impact of Robotics on Supply Chain 2.0

April 9, 2021

Zain Jaffer, SCB Contributor

Business owners and supply-chain professionals are understanding more and more the power of automation and robotics.

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.