All Warehouse Services

Amazon Defeats Drive to Unionize Second New York Facility

May 2, 2022

Amazon.com Inc. workers at a facility in New York voted not to join an upstart union only weeks after the group won a resounding victory at a warehouse across the street.

Amazon’s Quandary: Cutting Workers Without Fueling Labor Unrest

May 1, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc., having added hundreds of thousands of workers during the pandemic, now faces a quandary: how to trim its workforce to match slowing e-commerce sales growth without fueling labor unrest and giving unions more ammunition.

VIDEO

Watch: The Real Role of Robots in Fulfillment Centers

April 28, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What are robots really being used for in distribution facilities today? Craig Henry, U.S. industry manager with Siemens Industry, provides a status report — and a look at the future.

The Missing Cog in Turning Retail Stores Into Micro-Fulfillment Centers

April 27, 2022

Guruprasad Nagaraja, SCB Contributor

It has never been more important for retailers to know the precise amount and location of their inventory.

New Approach to EDI Can Offset Supply Chain Pressures

April 27, 2022

Mark Simon, SCB Contributor

"iPaaS"-enabled EDI allows users to see across their entire ecosystem in real time to manage complex supply chains, optimize processes and react to issues before they cause breakdowns.

Amazon Union Election Kicks Off at Second New York Warehouse

April 25, 2022

Bloomberg

Workers at a second Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York, began voting on whether to join an upstart union that already won a historic election at a nearby facility.

Three Things Consumers Should Understand About Supply Chains

April 24, 2022

Lindsey Shellman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Prior to 2021, “supply chain management” was something the average consumer didn’t have to think about.

Amazon Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics and Robotics Companies

April 21, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.

Shanghai Factory Restarts Fall Short on Lack of Parts, Truckers

April 19, 2022

Bloomberg

Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems may be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible.

An employee uses a digital tablet in a warehouse.

The Wi-Fi Upgrade That Can Boost Warehouse Efficiency

April 18, 2022

Geoff Smith, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In the warehouse setting, a mesh network allows for continuous, autonomous operations to take place and run smoothly.

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.