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Kroger Is Amassing a Robot Army to Battle Amazon, Walmart

April 15, 2021

Depending on whom you ask, Kroger is either making a gigantic mistake or solidifying its online future.

Tompkins Robotics Partners with GreyOrange for “Zero Walk” Fulfillment Solution

April 9, 2021

Tompkins Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, has announced a strategic partnership with GreyOrange, a global software and robotics company, on a new “zero walk” solution which eliminates walking required by human pickers in the distribution center.

The Impact of Robotics on Supply Chain 2.0

April 9, 2021

Zain Jaffer, SCB Contributor

Business owners and supply-chain professionals are understanding more and more the power of automation and robotics.

Amazon Workers Vote Down Union Drive at Alabama Warehouse

April 9, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Amazon workers at a giant warehouse in Alabama voted decisively against forming a union on Friday.

DAT Partners with OLIMP for On-Demand Warehousing Services

March 22, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DAT Freight & Analytics, a North American truckload freight marketplace, has announced a strategic partnership with OLIMP to provide carriers and asset-based freight brokers access to OLIMP’s network of short-term warehousing, cross-docking and last-mile delivery services.

What's Shaping the Future of Work in the Warehouse

March 18, 2021

Gabe Grifoni, SCB Contributor

A year into the pandemic, the need for reliable warehousing and smooth distribution has become greater than ever before.

How Wearable Tech Is Combating COVID-19 in the Workplace

March 4, 2021

Haytham Elhawary, SCB Contributor

Workers are the backbone of any business, and the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us just how crucial it is to prioritize their health and safety.

Smaller E-Tailers Weigh Pros and Cons of Fulfillment by Amazon

March 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amazon.com, Inc.’s nationwide network of giant fulfillment centers offers sellers an unmatched resource for processing and shipping e-commerce orders to buyers. But it’s not the only game in town.

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Watch: The Coming of Automated Vehicles in Industrial Environments

February 28, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A discussion about the evolution and use of automated vehicles (AVs) in warehouses and other industrial settings, with two attorneys in the Automated and Connected Vehicles Group of O’Melveny & Myers LLP: partner and group leader Melody Drummond Hansen, and counsel Jason Orr.

How Retail Has Adapted to COVID-19 and the Rise of E-Commerce

February 28, 2021

Deborah Marotta, SCB Contributor

Curbside pickup, "insourced" delivery and full-time dark stores are here to stay.

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.