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Logistics Giants Are Turning to Remote-Run Forklifts Amid Labor Crunch

January 24, 2022

As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.

MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

Supply Chain Labor Shortage: Three Myths, and Three Must Do's

January 13, 2022

Steve Aneski, SCB Contributor

A divide has opened in the post-pandemic workforce — one that’s essential to understand.

The Grocery E-Commerce Surge Is Here to Stay

January 13, 2022

Jake Heldenberg, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has driven a cultural change in consumer behavior that's sticking around.

Ten Supply Chain Software Categories Worthy of Investment This Year

January 10, 2022

Jack Freeman, SCB Contributor

The current ugly state of supply chain infrastructure can be viewed as both as a headwind and tailwind for the software sector.

Three Ways to Mitigate Labor Shortages for the Next Peak Season

January 7, 2022

Piyush Golia, SCB Contributor

Over the past 18 months, labor shortages within the supply chain industry have become a growing concern for a multitude of reasons.

Outlook 2022: The Future of VR, AR and Digital Twins

January 3, 2022

Axel Schmidt, SCB Contributor

Virtual reality technologies offer new opportunities for manufacturing, warehousing and other areas of supply chain management.

A Nine-Step Checklist for Post-Holiday Returns Management

December 27, 2021

Eric Smith, SCB Contributor

Holiday gift returns are expected to be higher than ever. Is your business ready to handle the influx?

Retail’s Battle With Covid Actually Saved Its Stores

December 23, 2021

Bloomberg

When COVID-19 erupted 21 months ago and upended retailers around the world, it looked like just another chapter in the sad story of an industry’s decline. The reality of the pandemic era, however, hasn’t played out that way.

Kalmar Launches Kalmar Tracker for Reach Stackers

December 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Kalmar Inc., a provider of cargo handling services, has announced the launch of Kalmar Tracker, an automated container information solution for reach stackers designed to enable safer and more efficient management of container movements.

Amazon to Hold Off Warehouse Phone Ban ‘Until Further Notice’

December 19, 2021

Bloomberg

Amazon is backing off plans to ban cell phones in warehouses, allowing employees to keep their devices with them at work.

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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.