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Achieve 4,200 Orders/Hour using Zero Picking Labor

November 5, 2015

SI Systems

Understanding Chain of Responsibility in the Supply Chain

November 5, 2015

C3 Solutions

Road Safety is No Longer the Sole Responsibility of Carriers

OnTrac Moves Las Vegas Operations to Suburban Henderson

November 3, 2015

OnTrac

OnTrac, a provider of package-delivery services in the western U.S., is moving its Las Vegas facility to Henderson, Nev.

Judging by Orders Placed, It Seems Industry Can't Get Enough Robots

November 2, 2015

RIA

Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

Who Wants to Work in a Warehouse?

November 2, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and retailers are bulking up their supply chains to handle the expected surge in sales. Finding enough warehouse workers to fill the orders, however, could prove to be a tough challenge.

Human-Robot Collaboration Gets Workout in a Test Warehouse

October 30, 2015

Business Week

In a mock warehouse stocked with granola bars, breakfast cereal, sponges, and other household goods, a worker plucks items from shelves and places them in a plastic bin. The bin is set atop a small wheeled robot that follows the employee’s every step like a puppy.

American Airlines Cargo Adds Global Leasing Option

October 26, 2015

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has developed a new leasing program for the temperature-controlled unit load device known as CSafe Global RKN. The high-tech units are capable of maintaining a temperature of four to 25 degrees Celsius through long flights and extended hold times.

EnVista Unveils New Direct Store Delivery System for Beverage Industry

October 20, 2015

enVista Corp.

EnVista Corp. has developed a new direct store delivery (DSD) system for improving beverage deliveries.

Marisol Opens Seattle Office; Roadrunner Expands in Canada

October 20, 2015

Marisol International LLC

Marisol International LLC, a provider of international freight forwarding, non-vessel operating common carrier and customs brokerage services, is opening a new office in Seattle, in conjunction with the newly formed Northwest Seaport Alliance.

Universal Creates Cost Savings through Reverse Logistics

October 19, 2015

Challenge: A major engine manufacturer was spending too much money on contingent packing costs because their suppliers weren't keeping track of the containers in their inventory loop. When this customer would run out of the supplier's containers, they had to use alternatives like corrugated cardboard in order to ship the product.

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.