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Taming the Beast of Retail Supply-Chain Operations

December 26, 2019

Retail supply-chain executives are under intense pressure to support the seamless omnichannel experiences that consumers are demanding in the digital age.

Amazon Is Its Own Biggest Mailman, Shipping 3.5 Billion Parcels

December 23, 2019

Bloomberg

As Amazon.com works to speed orders to customer doorsteps before Christmas, the e-commerce giant is touting an accomplishment that would have seemed absurd just a few years ago: Amazon is now its own biggest carrier.

Ware2Go Joins Point A’s Supply Chain Innovation Network

December 20, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Ware2Go, an on-demand warehousing network designed to help merchants simplify and streamline their fulfillment processes, recently announced that it has joined Point A’s supply chain innovation network.

Amazon Tests Cheap Warehouses to Make Holiday Shopping Snafu-Free

December 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon.com is gearing up for the online holiday shopping season by fine-tuning its sprawling delivery network to ensure orders get to customers on time.

Locus Robotics Helps E-Retailer Deliver During Holiday Peak

December 10, 2019

Locus Robotics

Challenge: An online boutique for monogrammed and personalized items needed to triple its workforce to meet peak-season demand. Management wrestled with maintaining perfect order accuracy and speedy fulfillment while scaling up labor.

‘Culture of Fear’ Grips UPS: Workers Say Injuries Are Underreported

December 10, 2019

Bloomberg

According to interviews with workers and dozens of lawsuits reviewed by Bloomberg Law, accidents on the job are not being reported, and workers say they are threatened by management to keep quiet. UPS denies the accusations.

Five Ways Your Warehouse Will Benefit From a Supply-Chain Audit

December 10, 2019

Mike Hachtman, SCB Contributor

From grand-scale, end-to-end supply-chain inspections to the examination of discrete warehouses tasks, audits can provide vital data for achieving multiple objectives.

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Watch: How 'Co-Bots' Are Boosting DC Efficiency

December 10, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Robots won't necessarily eliminate the role of humans in the distribution center. Chris Lingamfelter, vice president sales with 6 River Systems, tells how both can thrive in a collaborative environment.

Voice Automated Workflows Support eCommerce Growth at NBG Home

December 6, 2019

AccuSpeech Mobile

NBG Home deployed voice for picking and many other workflows in the distribution center. Learn more about the benefits that voice enabled workflows (text-to-speech and speech-to-text) provided for this leading home décor products company.

Zebra Announces New Warehouse Solutions For Worker Productivity

December 5, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Zebra Technologies Corporation recently announced new warehouse offerings designed to optimize workflows, maximize productivity in the warehouse and improve employee onboarding.

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.