All Warehouse Services

Robots Could Cut Amazon's Fulfillment Costs by Estimated $2.5Bn

July 7, 2016

Amazon has about 30,000 Kiva robots scuttling about its warehouses across the globe. Dave Clark, the retailer's senior vice president of worldwide operations and customer service, estimated the addition of the bots reduced operating expenses by about 20 percent.

What Does One Keystroke Cost Your Operation?

July 6, 2016

DMLogic

WMS Pain Points: Packing Pains in the E-Commerce World

July 6, 2016

DMLogic

Yusen Logistics Expands Warehousing Site in Germany

July 6, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has acquired a new warehouse and expanded storage capacity at its Duisburg-Rheinhausen site in Germany.

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

June 28, 2016

Mainfreight USA

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

Not Designed for E-Commerce, Logistics Networks Begin to Feel Strain

June 28, 2016

Fleet Owner

One of the major findings from the 27th Annual State of Logistics report is that "gaps" in infrastructure and "accelerating trends for speed" will increasingly put pressure on a logistics system not designed for e-commerce driven "last mile, last minute" delivery service.

Chasing Amazon: Building a Dynamic Warehouse Network

June 27, 2016

FLEXE

Global Pallet Manufacturing, Use Driven by Four Main Trends

June 23, 2016

Technavio

The top four emerging trends driving the global pallet market are greater emphasis on automation processes and use of new technologies, vertical integration by companies, growing preference for block pallets, and the rise in power of pallet pooling companies, according to Technavio transportation and logistics research analysts.

LTL Secrets Revealed: How Small Shippers Use Collaborative Strategies to Reduce High LTL Costs

June 21, 2016

Kane is Able

Integrate Contract Packaging with Distribution Operations for Dramatic Savings

June 21, 2016

Kane is Able

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.