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Seven Challenges in Retail Business

September 18, 2020

Witron

Retailers and their logistics departments are facing challenges from artificial intelligence to Greta Thunberg.

Robots Driving Forklifts Score Venture Capital, Create Jobs

September 17, 2020

Bloomberg

Silicon Valley investors are increasing bets on a Pittsburgh company that turns a venerable machine of the past century of industrialization — the forklift — into a driver of the e-commerce boom.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How the Pandemic Is Paving the Way for Robots in Retail Fulfillment

September 8, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automation was proceeding at a rapid pace in many factories and warehouses before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, however, concerns over worker health, the need for social distancing, and the relentless push for cost-cutting are accelerating the progress of robots for order fulfillment.

Preparing to Automate: How to Evaluate Your Operations Prior to Implementing an AS/RS

September 4, 2020

Westfalia Technologies Inc.

Before investing in new infrastructure, you must first take a step back.

Battling Costly Supply Chain Challenges With Advanced Analytics

August 26, 2020

Zebra Technologies

Here's how advanced analytics can help conquer four of the biggest challenges in retail supply chains.

DT Research Launches 6 and 8-inch Handheld Rugged Tablets

August 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

DT Research, a designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT362GL and DT382GL, unique 6-inch and 8-inch rugged tablets running Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise with a built-in Common Access Card reader, 2D Barcode Scanner and Ultra High Frequency RFID reader.

Teklynx Enhances Cloud-Hosted Barcode Label Printing Solution

August 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

TEKLYNX International, a barcode and RFID labeling software developer and solutions provider, today announced their enhanced cloud-hosted printing solution, enabling secure barcode labeling printing without being tied to a local server.

Four Supply-Chain Trends Accelerated by COVID-19

August 25, 2020

Johnathan Foster, SCB Contributor

These are the local and global trends pushed forward by the pandemic — and best practices companies should adopt for long-term success.

Justifying the Cost of Your Automation Project

August 24, 2020

Westfalia Technologies Inc.

Today's automated systems can operate 25 years or longer. These are the primary factors to consider.

4SIGHT Connect Digital Dock Increases Dock Visibility Without Disruption to Existing Networks or IT Infrastructure

August 20, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

4SIGHT Logistics has recently announced the launch of 4SIGHT Connect Digital Dock, a solution enabling warehouse and distribution center dock operations to interconnect their equipment with the new cloud-based and data-driven system.

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.