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Amazon Tornado Aftermath: Workers Say They Lacked Emergency Training

December 17, 2021

Days after the tornado toppled the warehouse’s 11-inch thick concrete walls, workers are questioning Amazon’s commitment to their safety.

As Staff Shortages Bite, Will We Welcome Robots?

December 16, 2021

Michel Spruijt, SCB Contributor

Once considered a disruption to the workforce, robots are increasingly being seen as a way to bolster it and keep it out of harm’s way.

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Watch: The Value of Automation in the Warehouse

December 16, 2021

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Customers' e-commerce demands have exploded because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that has challenged B2B and B2C distribution center workforces, says Steve Simmerman, head of global alliances at Locus Robotics.

Five Ways Self-Driving Forklifts Can Provide a Competitive Edge

December 15, 2021

On-Demand Warehousing Helps Retailers Prep for the Holidays

December 15, 2021

Brad Wright, SCB Contributor

Short-term warehousing is one important option for helping retailers adapt to frequently changing logistical challenges.

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Watch: The Pandemic and the Flexible Warehousing Market

December 15, 2021

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

The pandemic has increased uncertainty in the warehousing, labor and transportation markets, says Stephen Beard, vice president of solutions at Flexe.

DHL Doubles Robots Because Humans Alone Can’t Handle Holiday Crunch

December 14, 2021

Bloomberg

Santa Claus is getting a bunch of help from robots this Christmas, as one of the world’s biggest supply chain firms rushed to add automation to its U.S. operations ahead of the holidays.

Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Transition to AMRs

December 13, 2021

Deadly Collapse at Amazon Warehouse Puts Spotlight on Phone Ban

December 12, 2021

Bloomberg

An Amazon warehouse collapse on Friday night that killed six people has amplified concerns among its blue collar workforce about the return of the internet retailer’s mobile phone ban in work areas.

Vanishing Ships Underscore Supply Woe: Crisis Peak Is a Mirage

December 10, 2021

Bloomberg

A line of more than 80 container ships waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, was cut in half in late November — or so it seemed. Turns out the vessels disappearing from the queue were merely hiding from it, loitering in the Pacific out of reach of the official count.

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.