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Not Designed for E-Commerce, Logistics Networks Begin to Feel Strain

June 28, 2016

One of the major findings from the 27th Annual State of Logistics report is that "gaps" in infrastructure and "accelerating trends for speed" will increasingly put pressure on a logistics system not designed for e-commerce driven "last mile, last minute" delivery service.

Chasing Amazon: Building a Dynamic Warehouse Network

June 27, 2016

FLEXE

Global Pallet Manufacturing, Use Driven by Four Main Trends

June 23, 2016

Technavio

The top four emerging trends driving the global pallet market are greater emphasis on automation processes and use of new technologies, vertical integration by companies, growing preference for block pallets, and the rise in power of pallet pooling companies, according to Technavio transportation and logistics research analysts.

LTL Secrets Revealed: How Small Shippers Use Collaborative Strategies to Reduce High LTL Costs

June 21, 2016

Kane is Able

Integrate Contract Packaging with Distribution Operations for Dramatic Savings

June 21, 2016

Kane is Able

XPO Logistics Unveils Fleet of LNG Trucks in France

June 20, 2016

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc. has inaugurated a new pallet-distribution hub at Bondoufle, France.

Imagine Where You Can Go With The Right Automation

June 20, 2016

Challenge: A pharmaceutical company's existing manual pick/pass picking system was constrained due to unbalanced workload across the operation — flooding some zones while others had no orders to pick.

How Automation Is Shaping the Warehouse of the Future

June 16, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Advances in software and hardware, spurred on by economic trends, new customer demands and a persistent labor shortage, are transforming the way in which goods are handled within distribution centers.

DHL Successfully Finishes Pilot That Has Robot Cart Toddle Along Behind Warehouse Pickers

June 15, 2016

Inverse

DHL says it has successfully concluded a pilot program aimed at testing the effectiveness of using robots to help out the people working in their warehouses.

Market for Automated Material Handling Equipment Predicted to Approach $45Bn by 2022

June 15, 2016

Research and Markets

The automated material handling equipment market is expected to reach $44.68bn by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.9 percent between 2016 and 2022, according to analysis firm Research and Markets. Market growth is propelled by increasing demand for automated solutions, advancements in technology; the need to ensure a safe working environment; and reduction in labor cost through advanced robotics.

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.