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The New DC: How Technologies Are Changing Distribution Design

February 6, 2019

Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?

Spare Parts Supply Chains in the Era of Servitization

February 6, 2019

Andy Prinz & Alex Cheesman, SCB Contributors

Spare parts are an often-overlooked component of supply chain management.

Automated Warehousing Is Outstripping Growth of Bots in Manufacturing

February 6, 2019

Jim Serstad, SCB Contributor

Though less mature, robotics for the warehouse are expanding at a faster rate than those in manufacturing.

Collaborative Bots Will Assist a Third of Warehouse Workers: Five Year Outlook

February 6, 2019

Dwight Klappich, SCB Contributor

How next-generation autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are transforming warehouse operations.

How RFID Spreads Benefits Throughout the Supply Chain

February 6, 2019

Jon Wood, SCB Contributor

Much of the hype surrounding radio frequency identification (RFID) highlights retail environments and store inventory management. Here's how the technology is driving forward warehouse operations, too.

Five Steps to Close 2018's Warehousing Performance Gap

February 6, 2019

Joe Tillman, SCB Contributor, Donnie Williams, SCB Contributor, and Karl Manrodt, SCB Contributor

It's time to prioritize our workers' brains — not brawn.

Today's Express Delivery Model Is Not Sustainable

February 6, 2019

Chuck Doty, SCB Contributor

A growing number of e-commerce companies use next-day or same-day delivery to motivate their customers to click. But many current distribution methods can't keep up.

TechWatch

What Impact Will Automation Have on Warehouse Workers?

February 6, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The modern-day warehouse is serving as a laboratory for the introduction of innovative supply-chain technologies. But the implications for human workers remain uncertain.

Asia's Richest Man Wants to Take on Amazon in India. Here’s How.

January 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Reliance Industries will roll out its online shopping platform to 1.2 million retailers and store-owners in western India, starting on an ambitious plan to take on Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart on its home turf.

The Great Brexit Stockpile: How Corporate Britain Is Bracing for No Deal

January 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Brexit is unlikely to feature in the annals of military history, but Britain is getting a taste of wartime stockpiling again.

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.