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How Contract Packaging Streamlines Operations and Generates Savings

November 17, 2014

Retailers, particularly big box stores, are demanding more customized packaging of products, which increases demand for contract packaging services, says Dave Mabon, president of contract packaging at Genco. With margins that average 30 to 40 percent, this presents a huge opportunity for service providers.

Technology Advances Support Automotive Warehouse Operations

November 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Providing parts and sub-assemblies to automotive production lines is a highly complex activity, requiring rapid, automated sequencing and sophisticated error proofing. Bo Cheng, director of the automotive business at Comprehensive Logistics, explains how his company is keeping pace as automotive volumes return to pre-recession levels.

Orders for New Material Handling Equipment Could Grow 9 Percent Through 2015

November 14, 2014

MHI

Material handling equipment new orders grew 8.8 percent in 2013 and are forecasted to grow 8.0 percent to 9.0 percent for 2014 and 2015, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by MHI.

Intelligent Transportation Planning

November 14, 2014

Fabrizio Brasca, VP Solution Strategy, JDA Software

Building Confidence in Supply Chain Network Design

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Steve Ellet, vice president of supply chain design at Chainalytics, discusses the importance of supply chain network design and how to build a process that ensures confidence in results.

Voice Picking in a Low-Temperature Environment

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Picking in a frozen environment with heavy gloves, paper and pencil impaired the productivity and accuracy of operations at Perry's Ice Cream in Akron, N.Y. A voice-picking system from Vocollect enabled Perry's to solve these problems and gain other benefits.

RFID: On the Rise Again

November 13, 2014

Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

UPS Launches Cryogenic Support Service for Healthcare

November 11, 2014

UPS

UPS has launched UPS Temperature True Cryo, a service that includes real-time tracking and intervention services for healthcare customers with temperature-sensitive shipments.

How Contract Packaging Streamlines Operations and Generates Savings

November 11, 2014

Dave Mabon, President, Contract Packaging, Genco

Technology Advances Supporting Automotive Warehouse Operations

November 11, 2014

Bo Cheng, Director of Automotive Business, Comprehensive Logistics

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.