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FastFetch North America Changes Name to NextGen DC Systems

July 19, 2016

FastFetch North America has changed its name to NextGen DC Systems LLC.

Value of Material Handling Equipment Market Could Exceed $148Bn by 2021

July 18, 2016

Improving economic conditions have boosted investment in the construction sector and also the spending pattern of consumers, both of which have contributed to growth in the material handling market. Another factor is rising labor costs, which has led to investments in these solutions to cut down on operating expenses.

Driverless Robotic Vehicles Have Great Potential, But the Human Element Still Needed - for Now

July 15, 2016

EBN

In the world of material handling, the notion of "driverless-ness" has been around for 60 years since the first automated guided vehicle (AGV) appeared in a grocery warehouse. High-tech warehouse operations are already used to the sight of AGVs performing tasks such as the vertical storage and retrieval of pallets and the loading and unloading of pallets onto outbound trailers.

Damco Issues Supply-Chain Orchestrator Program

July 12, 2016

Damco

Damco, a global third-party logistics provider, has developed the Supply Chain Orchestrator program.

Inventories Shrink in Latest Logistics Report: Is That Good or Bad?

July 11, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The annual State of Logistics Report has a new author this year - and with it, a marked shift in some key trends.

Robots Could Cut Amazon's Fulfillment Costs by Estimated $2.5Bn

July 7, 2016

Bloomberg

Amazon has about 30,000 Kiva robots scuttling about its warehouses across the globe. Dave Clark, the retailer's senior vice president of worldwide operations and customer service, estimated the addition of the bots reduced operating expenses by about 20 percent.

What Does One Keystroke Cost Your Operation?

July 6, 2016

DMLogic

WMS Pain Points: Packing Pains in the E-Commerce World

July 6, 2016

DMLogic

Yusen Logistics Expands Warehousing Site in Germany

July 6, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has acquired a new warehouse and expanded storage capacity at its Duisburg-Rheinhausen site in Germany.

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

June 28, 2016

Mainfreight USA

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

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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.