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Peaceful Co-existence Between Robots, Human Should Prevail in Warehouses for Some Time

April 15, 2016

Humans have an intuitive understanding of the movement of objects, and fine motor skills that give them a firm hold on key warehouse operations like packaging and stowing goods. And on jobs that many thought robots would grab.

Companies Quite Willing to Invest in Robotics, Automation Technology, Survey Finds

April 13, 2016

Wall Street Journal

As companies are increasing their spending on supply chain technology, a growing number are looking to robotics and automation.

Challenges for Retail in the Age of the Omnichannel

April 12, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with retail industry experts on how the coming of the omnichannel is radically altering customers' expectations of service - and how retailers are being forced to respond.

J.R. Simplot: Surviving the Perils of Multitasking

April 12, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

The vertically integrated agriculture and food producer takes on the job of overhauling its supply, demand and logistics-planning systems, while opening a major new production plant.

AA Cargo Expands Temperature-Controlled Network

March 30, 2016

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has expanded its temperature-controlled network in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Dallas/Fort Worth.

CEVA Logistics Opens New Facilities in Western Australia

March 23, 2016

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has opened new facilities at Hazelmere and High Wycombe in Western Australia.

Dematic Acquires Major Provider of Automated Guided Vehicles in Australia, N.Z.

March 23, 2016

Dematic

Dematic, a global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, has acquired NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and software in Australia and New Zealand.

Yusen Launches Services From Two Indonesian Airports

March 22, 2016

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia has launched a consolidation air freight-forwarding service from Semarang Airport (Achmad Yani International Airport) in Central Java, Indonesia.

PLS Logistics Opens Branch Office in Las Vegas

March 22, 2016

PLS Logistics

PLS Logistics has opened a new branch office in Las Vegas, NV. The site is PLS's 13th office nationwide.

Dollar-an-Hour Wage Increase Can Add $1M to DC Operation Costs, Study Says

March 22, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Rising minimum wages in cities and states around the country could raise the costs of e-commerce operations.

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.