Vacancy rates are ticking up, but the increases have been slim, and space in big markets remains scarce.

As warehouse workers race to meet ever rising shipping targets, reports of accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and debilitating muscle and joint conditions are skyrocketing.

Recent survey reveals investing in workplace safety technology is critical for employers’ ability to recruit, train and retain a workforce.

COVID-19 triggered a radical transformation of the workforce across all industries, but the impact on the supply chain sector has been especially acute.

Following are the top challenges that warehouses and distribution centers face in the e-commerce and retail sector.

lobal labor-productivity growth in construction has averaged just 1% per year over the past two decades, compared with growth of 2.8% for the total world economy.

Mike Weir, managing director of Microlistics, explains how warehouses can survive and thrive in a time of constant supply chain disruptions.

The pandemic, as well as geopolitical challenges, have triggered a rise in digitization across industry sectors, and manufacturing and logistics are no exception.

The online retailer also said it planned to open two new centers, creating 2,500 jobs over the next three years.