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If there’s one lesson that we’ve learned from fine bourbon or whiskey, it’s that good things come to those who wait. Distilleries know this better than anyone. But when it’s time to get that product out the door and in the hands of distributors, the last thing a distiller wants to do is wait.

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Retail Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

WMS Gives the Gift of Visibility

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Distribution, Loading Dock, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

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3PL, Distribution, Logistics Solutions Providers, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

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3PL, Distribution, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Safety, Warehousing

Materials Handling Meets Big Data

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Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

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E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Retail, Warehousing, Visibility

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Food Logistics, Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing

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Air Cargo, Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Packaging, Rail, Pallets, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation, Warehousing

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E-commerce excellence and proximity to large population areas are the new drivers behind site selection for fulfillment centers.

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Inventory Replenishment: A Push in the Right Direction

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The Bionic Warehouse

Companies such as Pep Boys and Georgia Pacific are harnessing technology to gain greater warehouse labor productivity through labor management systems; incentive programs; and warehouse management systems connected to forklift-mounted mobile computers.

Distribution, Retail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

How to Drive Collaborative Distribution

Collaborative distribution lets manufacturers, especially consumer product goods (CPG) companies, merge loads destined for the same end point to maximize trucking efficiency.

3PL, Distribution, Inventory Management, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Logistics Outsourcing: An Active Culture at Dannon

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Mike Marlowe

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Integrate Contract Packaging Into Distribution Operations to Cut Costs by 30%

By integrating contract packaging into distribution operations, companies can cut costs by 30 percent.

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Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis

Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.

Economic Development, Distribution, Utilities, Site Selection, Warehousing

Energy Security for the Future

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Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

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Warehouse Metrics: Measure What Matters

Managers should identify and focus on the most useful warehouse metrics to gather, report, and apply, writes Eric Allais of PathGuide Technologies.

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Learning by Example

Acquiring a warehouse and implementing a warehouse management system from Cambar Solutions helped The School Box earn top grades for its distribution operation.

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3PL Warehousing Gets In the Zone

By working as partners, third-party logistics providers and shippers take on today's warehousing challenges.

Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology

Legend Valve Opens Fulfillment Spigot

The integration between 6 River Systems collaborative mobile robots called Chucks, Packsize, and JD Edwards’ ERP systems doubled Legend Valves’ pick rates and increased its order management and shipping accuracy.

Labor Management, Risk Management, Warehousing

Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Building a Program

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Labor Management, Safety, Warehousing

Supply Chain Recovery Starts with Hygiene Compliance

Hygiene plays a critical role in manufacturing employees’ safety. Industry leaders must consistently prioritize employee health and provide the tools, resources, and appropriate working conditions to achieve hygiene compliance and ensure successful recovery.

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Warehouse Trends Resulting from the Pandemic

The demands that shaped the industry in 2020 will continue in 2021, leaving warehouses to evaluate how they will keep pace with consumer and commercial demands. The adoption of new technologies will help optimize operations for years to come.

Health Care Logistics, Distribution

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Robert Kriewaldt

Fulfillment, Risk Management, Warehousing

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Warehouses and fulfillment centers should take these precautions to mitigate COVID-19 risks, keep the workforce safe, and avoid costly downtime.

Manufacturing, Warehousing

Yard Work

By weeding out detention costs, trimming inefficiencies, and seeding visibility and productivity, yard management systems (YMS) can fertilize your supply chain.

Maureen Sullivan

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Solving Distributor Liquidity Shortages

Distributors face liquidity shortages brought on by the pandemic. Pressed between both struggling ends of the supply chain, they can only negotiate so far. What are they to do? The answer may lie in their receivables.

Keith Biondo

E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing

The World Is Your Warehouse 3.0

LEO satellites will enable e-commerce companies to take orders from everywhere and anywhere, allowing all countries, developed or not, to share what we take for granted.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Warehouse Automation Prognosis

While revenue for the global warehouse automation market will likely decrease in 2020, order intake will grow significantly, according to Interact Analysis' forecast. Take a look at other predictions in the report.

Technology , Warehousing

3 Signs a Warehouse Needs a Wireless Site Assessment

A well-designed Wi-Fi network will reduce the amount of time devoted to maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or “fixing” the wireless network, and keep workers happy and productive. Here are three signs a warehouse may be due for a wireless site assessment.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

13 Keys to Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System

Following these guidelines can boost your chances for successfully implementing a warehouse management system.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

WMS Buyer's Guide 2020

WMS solutions are top of mind now more than ever as customer buying patterns continue to change. These forward-thinking solutions can help your business react quickly to today’s new fulfillment demands.

Distribution, Technology , Warehousing

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Order Picking Solutions

Take a look at the latest order picking solutions taking distribution and fulfillment to the next level.

Distribution, Demand Planning, Labor Management

Reading the Room

With great adversity comes great creativity—that’s how Annette Danek-Akey, EVP of supply chain at Penguin Random House, helped quickly convert a new facility into a picking and shipping point to meet the fluctuating demand for books.

Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology

Robotics-as-a-Service Automates Order Fulfillment

Ecentria deploys inVia Robotics’ Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) system to automate order fulfillment in its Aurora, Illinois, distribution center.

Demand Planning, Labor Management, Technology

Focus on the Future

Leadership profile of Robert Johnson, CFO and COO of Future Tech Enterprise.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Scaling Your Warehouse Post-Pandemic

Don White, CEO, SnapFulfil North America, shares 10 tips for adjusting warehouse operations in a post-pandemic economy.

3PL, Freight Forwarders, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Improve 3PL Warehouse Order Growth by 300% with the Right WMS

Learn how 3PL Central's warehouse management solutions helped Woodland Group become an "invisible" partner for its customers while growing their businesses.

Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Demand Planning

Building a Supply Chain in One Week

When their client pivoted to make a low-cost, readily available bed to quickly serve those on the front lines, SEKO Logistics rapidly set up distribution operations to meet urgent demand.

Labor Management, Risk Management, Technology

Thriving Amidst a Competitive Supply Chain Labor Market

Faced with a labor shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, MD Logistics developed a recruitment strategy to attract talent for present-day conditions as well as allow for continued growth.

Finance, Labor Management, Risk Management

Five Keys for Turning Challenge into Opportunity

To capitalize on what they’ve learned, transform, and thrive in a post-COVID world, supply chain leaders should focus on these five pillars: people, finances, decision-making, infrastructure, and customers.

Eric Allais

E-commerce, Reverse Logistics, Warehousing

How Returns Impact the Warehouse and What You Can Do About It

While it’s easy to pass off returns as primarily an e-commerce or retail issue, the fact is it’s a challenge all distributors face.

Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing

The Next Generation of Warehouse Labor

How technology innovation is changing the nature of many warehouse jobs.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Automation Is the Key to Warehousing During COVID-19

Supply chain managers don’t have to sacrifice worker safety to maintain production levels during COVID-19. Incorporating automation into warehouses can help solve the problem.

Labor Management, Supply Chain Management

10 Tips for Leading Your Team

These 10 tips for clear and effective supply chain leadership can help set your company's culture and motivate employees to work together toward a common goal.

Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology

Efficiencies and Revenues Skyrocket for Distributor with Digital Order and Logistics Management

MPO’s cloud platform for order and logistics management allowed an agricultural spare parts distributor to streamline fulfillment, obtain full order visibility, and reduce shipping costs for customers.

Big Data, Technology , Warehousing

5 Crucial Ways Warehouse Managers Can Improve Warehouse Efficiency

In this competitive and sizable market, space availability is at an all-time low while competitive pressures have never been higher. Warehouse managers can achieve more with less using these five crucial tips.

E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing

Warehouse 2020

E-commerce growth and warehouse labor shortages create the perfect storm for online retailers. Undaunted, companies face these challenges with ongoing technology, equipment, and warehouse space innovations.

Thomas Eldridge Campbell

Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing

5 Ways to Manage Warehousing Requirements During Peak Periods

Managing peak period shipment volume is a structural challenge in the U.S. economy. Thomas Eldridge Campbell, chief strategy officer of Capacity, shares five techniques that can help warehouses maintain service level agreements during peak demand periods.

E-commerce, Retail, Warehousing

Warehouse Automation Growing, But For How Long?

New research from market intelligence firm Interact Analysis finds that, during the past few years, the warehouse automation market has seen double-digit growth rates driven in part by the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel retail. Here's what you need to know.

Distribution, Supply Chain, Transportation

Optimizing Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Post-Expansion Distribution Network

Red Classic created a complex regional transportation solution to optimize Coca-Cola Consolidated’s distribution network following a multi-year expansion effort.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

GOOD QUESTION | How Can Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Compete with Amazon?

Readers reveal the supply chain moves that can let brick-and-mortar retailers compete with Amazon.

Technology , Warehousing

The IoT Reality: How to Prepare Your Warehouse

The Internet of Things (IoT) has introduced tags, cameras, sensors, robotics, and more, all generating and needing a steady flow of data to run your warehouse. Countless case studies have found them to be faster, more efficient, and less prone to errors than us humans.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Expertise, Strategic Warehousing Support Unexpected Spike in Inbound Deliveries - Hollingsworth

Hollingsworth assisted a leading automotive manufacturer with an unexpected surge via strategic negotiations and savvy adjustments to inventory management.

Technology , Warehousing

Machine Learning Powers Smarter Warehouses

Machine learning provides valuable insights for warehouses that handle vast inventories, a broad product range, where each product requires different storage locations, picking procedures, and handling needs.

Retail Logistics, Supply Chain

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the quickest way to improve return logistics?

Readers reveal the fastest way to make reverse logistics operations more efficient.

John Carroll

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Simplifying the Sophisticated Warehouse To Drive Efficiency - Serco Entrematic

Visibility to actions and status at the loading dock can be challenging, but providing that visibility, such as through the Kelley Digital Master Control Panel, can create powerful advantages to maximizing throughput.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

8 Great Ways to Waste Money in a B2C Warehouse

Outdated warehouse processes and procedures reduce productivity and raise costs, but some simple changes can help you save money and improve efficiency, according to Realtime Despatch.

Ryan Brown

Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Warehouse Focus as the Key to Optimizing Your Supply Chain - Ruan

To optimize their supply chains, shippers should leverage warehouse innovations, implement an optimal TMS and WMS, and determine the best warehouse site.

John Carroll

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Addressing the Most Pressing Needs of the Warehouse - Serco Entrematic

Sectors such as food and beverage, industrial, and cold storage emphasize using data and metrics to improve efficiency, and loading dock control systems such as Serco Digital Master Control Panels can play a crucial role in that pursuit.

Keith Biondo

Fulfillment, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Help From Your Warehouse

A series of convergent events are raising national supply chain costs at every touch but investing in processes and people, and aligning with phenomenal logistics partners will offset a good measure of the costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Labor Management

Why Talent Management Is Business-Critical

While different industries often have varying talent and skillset needs, investing in creative, intuitive and dedicated people translates to investing in your company’s future success.

Distribution, Supply Chain, Technology

Today's Distribution Center: You Say You Want an Evolution?

Distribution centers used for short-term storage and cross-docking are changing to accommodate the growth in online ordering and rising expectation for rapid delivery.

Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

Robots on the March

A growing number of warehousing and logistics companies are incorporating robots to remain competitive in a market driven in large part by consumers that demand rapid fulfillment.

Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Costco Chickens Out

Costco is building a farm-to-table production system to ensure a steady supply of rotisserie chickens.

Forklifts, Technology , Warehousing

Beer Maker Boosts Warehouse Operations with Forklift Tracking Solution - Sewio

Budweiser Budvar Brewery increased warehouse utilization 19% by replacing RFID-Powered forklift tracking with SEWIO RTLS.

Distribution, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

Holiday Cargo Theft Q&A with Scott Cornell of Travelers

A Q&A with Scott Cornell, transportation business lead and crime and theft specialist at Travelers, on how to avoid theft during the holiday season.

Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Amway India Inks Digitized Warehouse Plan

Amway India boosted warehouse efficiency and accuracy by deploying JDA’s warehouse management solutions.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Cold Comfort: Finding the Right Winter Warehouse

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Distribution, Logistics, Real Estate, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

How to Adapt an Aging Warehouse

When the time arrives to consider investing in additional space, many distribution centers, retailers and businesses dependent on warehouses face a dilemma: should the organization move to a new facility, build an addition, or try to retrofit an older warehouse? And, in the case of a retrofit or addition, what can be done to make an aging or existing warehouse space more suitable?

E-commerce, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Growth in the Line of Beauty

The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains

Bar-coding Systems, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Supply Chain Insight: Improve Accuracy and Visibility with GS1 Standards

Greater adoption of GS1 standards could transform the way we work with barcodes and help warehouse managers achieve maximum efficiency.

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehousing

Supply Chain Commentary: Boost Productivity, Efficiency, and Security in Your Warehouse

Today, software underpins many warehouse functions, giving leaders a new source of productivity and efficiency insights—and a new concern for corporate security. Here’s how to boost all three: productivity, efficiency, and security.

Forklifts, Materials Handling, Warehousing

7 Common Warehouse Problems & How to Solve Them

Let’s dive into seven of the most common warehouse challenges and explore potential solutions to help make your warehouse operations more efficient.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Boosting Warehouse Productivity

Brian C. Neuwirth of UNEX Manufacturing reveals how to boost warehouse productivity with improved order picking processes, better organization, and greater efficiencies in order to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Staffing Your Warehouse:
Addressing Hidden Risks

Staffing is key to a warehouse’s ability to grow and manage a large and sometimes multi-state workforce. Here’s how to perform your due diligence on your staffing providers to ensure that you are minimizing your exposure to potential issues.

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Top 6 Factors for Selecting and Implementing a WMS

Warehouse management systems provide organizations with a boost to their operations and help them keep up with the growing demands of their customers and partners. Still, implementing a WMS is a complex process that requires extensive planning, study and patience. Experts point to a number of key factors to consider when shopping for a system for your organization.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology

Amazon Closes Whole Foods Acquisition: 3 Experts Weigh In

Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market closes today August 28, 2017. Find out what it means today and for retailers in the near future.

Global Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Solved: A Consolidated Fulfillment Solution With Global Visibility - SEKO

Sphere 3D turned to SEKO for global visibility and reduced logistics and warehousing costs.

Distribution, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Keeping Your DC in Peak Shape:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.

Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

U.S. Online Shoppers Click With International Retailers

Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Retailers Struggle to Control Fulfillment Costs

Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Amazon Files Patent To Parachute Packages

Amazon receives patent to parachute packages from the sky; Supply chain stakeholders double down on climate change; Retailers losing up to 70 percent of order value to fulfillment costs; U.S. manufacturing, logistics industries grew dramatically over last generation;

Matt Elenjickal

Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

How Walmart’s OTIF Policy Creates New Baselines for Suppliers

Angela Fernandez

Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Commentary: Customer Loyalty Hinges on Quality of Product Information

Brands and retailers can win or lose long-term customers on the quality of their product and supply-chain data. Here's how to maintain complete, consistent information that can be understood and utilized throughout the supply chain.

Insurance, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Are Warehouse Insurance Policies Covering Today’s Emerging Risks?

Warehouse risks and vulnerabilities are increasingly complex, and many policies simply aren’t keeping up with today’s sophisticated new systems and regulations.

E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain

Distributors Step Up Their Game

Distributors continue to play a valuable role within many supply chains. At the same time, changing business models, and especially the rise of e-commerce, are prompting many to enhance the services they offer.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Solved: Kane Thinks Outside the Box for Distribution of Insulation Products

Dow Building Solutions gained faster, more reliable distribution to customers at a reduced cost with help from KANE.

Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Improving Food Distribution: Knife, Spoon, and Forklift

Technology from Crown Equipment helps a fine foods supplier optimize its order-picking process.

Paul Galpin

Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Commentary: Get Ready for a Shortened Path to Purchase

Innovations, such as Purchases on Google, enhance the customer experience by shortening the path to purchase. Here’s how retailers can prepare their supply chains.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Study: Traditional Industrial Distributors Face Mounting Risk

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

New Warehouse Lease Pre-Commitments Reach New High

E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

E-commerce Logistics: Warehouse Slotting and Space Utilization

Slotting – determining the locations of your SKUs in your warehouse – used to be an easy concept. But in the new world of warehousing focusing exclusively to a large degree on e-commerce sales, this is no longer simple.

Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

Tesla Warehouse Lease Deal: Largest in San Francisco Bay Area History

The deal comes at a critical time for the Silicon Valley-based electric car company, as it prepares for Model 3 production and readies to face one of the largest growth phases in the company’s history.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Future-Proof Your Warehouse: 6 Tips for Split Case Picking

Here are six ways to stay on top of the demands of split case picking in the face of the eCommerce revolution.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Choosing a Warehouse Management System

The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance the performance of your people, and maximize equipment utilization. Use these tips to help select a WMS.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Warehouse Management & DC Optimization: Measuring What Matters

Selecting the best metrics at your company’s distribution centers requires the right tools, careful study, and constant collaboration.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Apparel Logistics: Stepping Out in Style

This feature provides examines the supply chain challenges arising from some recent trends in the fashion industry, and looks at how brand owners and retailers are meeting those challenges.

Glenn Clinger

Labor Management, Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Truck Driver Health Should Drive Business Decisions

Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the supply chain. Here's how to protect this invaluable asset and address the driver shortage.

3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

Adding Value to Your Supply Chain

Many companies are finding that value-added logistics services can help to give their supply chain a competitive edge. Use this advice to add value to your supply chain.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation

Trends—March 2017

Freight railroads frustrated by lack of federal funding to bolster private initiatives; trucking industry posts fifth straight month of driver employment growth after a three month year-on-year decline; Warehouse Management System market to garner $3.112 million globally by 2022, supply chain professionals point to cyber security and changing trade regulations as top concerns in 2017.

Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Efficient Order Picking Speeds Distribution

Classic Distributing increases pick rates by 22% with the Jungheinrich® low-level order picker.

Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Enabling a Faster-to-Market Solution

Cath Kidston partnered with SEKO to expand the company’s inbound business from Asia to the UK and its distribution centers in Hong Kong and Shanghai supplying its international franchises.

Spencer Moore

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Logistics Solutions Providers, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Walmart’s ShippingPass Has Ended. What Retailers Should Do Next.

The e-commerce race is only heating up. Here's what small to mid-size retailers should do to stay in the game.

Distribution, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Jonathan Parks: Planning is Key, to Say the Leased

Profile of Jonathan Parks, VP, global logistics and distribution, with Rent-A-Center

Glenn Johnson

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

7 Ways to Digitally Transform Your Supply Chain

Data integration across systems can help optimize the supply chain and enable organizations to provide their customers with the best possible service from order to delivery.

Kevin Hill

Forklifts, Pallets, Warehousing

Weighing Solutions for All Facets of Warehouse Operations

Tip the scales toward greater efficiency in your warehouse by investing in industrial weighing equipment. Start by weighing the following options.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Aaron Leach: A Bird’s Eye View of the Supply Chain

Aaron Leach is senior director of supply chain with Wayne Farms, LLC, in Oakwood, Ga. He has held this position since 2013. Wayne Farms is the sixth largest vertically integrated producer and processor of poultry in the United States.

3PL, Forklifts, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Improve Warehouse Productivity With Reach Trucks

Jungheinrich® reach trucks help LeanCor’s mission to advance the world’s supply chains.

Jessica Dankert

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Tackling Retail Logistics: Build Your Team First

The flexible supply chain of the future is full of opportunities and challenges. With the right team and talent on your side, you’ll be well positioned for success. Here’s how to get the right people.

Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Warehousing

What a Ride!

How powersports manufacturer Monster Moto worked with UPS to redesign its supply chain as it moved its product assembly from China to the U.S.

E-commerce, 3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing

3PLs Up The Ante

Thirty years ago, third-party logistics providers offered mainly rudimentary logistics and warehousing services. Today, however, many 3PLs offer complex solutions that help companies achieve strategic goals.

Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain

Hardware Upgrade Unwraps DC Improvements

Kelli’s Gift Shop Suppliers deployed Janam’s mobile computers and transformed its distribution center operations. From improving efficiency and productivity, find out how the handheld devices boosted inventory control and customer satisfaction for the wholesale distributor.

3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

How Ariens Weathers Seasonal Demand

Ariens' tailored transportation planning solution from Redwood Logistics has led to efficiency gains, delivery improvements, increased visibility and cost reductions.

Amar Shah, Danielle Moushon, and Sunil Agarwal

Distribution, Materials Handling, Supply Chain Management

Optimizing the Product Portfolio

The overall complexity of running the supply chain will drop as the product portfolio becomes more streamlined. Here's how to do just that.

Customer Service, Last Mile Delivery, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

3PLs & Carriers: At Your Service

A look at the metrics that shippers and their service providers use to evaluate the quality of customer service.

Nick McLean

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics I.T.

How to Beat Amazon at the Retail and Supply Chain Game in 2017

With heavy competition from Amazon in both retail and supply chain logistics, retailers that don’t begin making changes and investments in omni-channel in 2017 will see serious repercussions by 2020. For starters, they must invest in distributed order management and enterprise wide inventory visibility.

Distribution, Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain

Using a Systems Integrator for DC Automation

Implementing material handling automation within a distribution center requires an experienced systems integration, which acts as a matchmaker to ensure the software communicates fully and freely with the facility’s equipment.

Education & Careers, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Bert De Winter: Springing Forward with Innovation

Profile of Bert De Winter, director of EMEA logistics with HP Inc.

Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

How to Optimize Demand Chain Management

The demand chain model drastically reduces a distribution center’s footprint and associated costs by replacing safety stock with information.

Isabel DuPont

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain

Accurate Product Data Drives Supply Chain Systems

Supply chain applications stumble when the product data they’re using is inaccurate. Here's how to make sure data is consistent and comes from well-crafted and executed processes.

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Partnership, Trucking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Leading by Example and Empowerment

Profile of Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics

Ryan Kelly

Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Retail

Three Returns Strategies for Improving Omni-channel Retail

To cost-effectively leverage an omni-channel strategy, it is vital to proactively plan for returns and align your operations accordingly.

High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Distribution, Intermodal, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure

An Intermodal Resurgence

The winter of 2013-14 disrupted the intermodal shipping industry in North America, causing service problems and impeding growth. However, intermodal now offers a number of attractive advantages for shippers, particularly as rail operations pour resources into their intermodal efforts to strengthen service and compete with trucking. Sites that specialize in intermodal utilize innovations to streamline the process and apply new resources to make for an increasingly efficient and effective distribution process.

Justin Moon

Green Logistics, Warehousing

Shedding Light on Warehouse Savings

Warehouse owners, operators, and facility managers can reap operational savings by looking up: at warehouse lighting. Switching to LED solutions cuts more than costs.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Chainsaw Maker Massacres Supply Chain Inefficiencies

Oregon-based manufacturer Blount International was bleeding money from leaks all across its supply chain. It found that the correct application of the right data management technology provided and maintained by the right partner was the solution to the problem.

Lori Thorp

Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Visibility

Empower Users to Create and Update Labels for Supply Chain Efficiency

Ensuring labeling accuracy and consistency is critical to supporting efficiency up and down the supply chain. Here's one approach that can ensure your labels boost supply chain activities.

Moe Glenner

Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

How to Succeed With a Supply Chain Technological Rollout

When considering, procuring, and implementing new logistics/supply chain technology, here are three steps to take to ensure a smooth rollout.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Retail Logistics: When Fast Isn't Fast Enough

This story looks at some recent trends affecting retail supply chains, including demand for speed and flexibility, ongoing emphasis on omnichannel marketing, and globalization.

Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Prepping Your DC for Peak Season

Use this advice to get your distribution center prepared before holiday orders come rolling in.

Education & Careers, Distribution, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Peter Schuele: Injecting Life Into Supply Chains

Profile of Peter Schuele, head of global supply chain and distribution at the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Felecia Stratton

3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

6 Cool Things I Learned Editing This Issue

Inbound Logistics editor lists six cool things she learned (or just realized anew) as she edited the annual 3PL issue.

Ryan Kelly

E-commerce, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Balancing Inventory for a Better Customer Experience

With the growth of e-commerce, retailers have identified a potential opportunity to reduce working capital by thinning inventory at brick-and-mortar stores—opting instead to maintain major portions of inventory at distribution centers upstream.

Ryan Kelly

E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Optimizing Inbound for Improved E-Commerce Fulfillment

A more comprehensive approach to supply chain management can help provide a great omni-channel experience that encourages customer loyalty and optimizes profitability.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Survey Says: Invest in Warehouse Technology

How do industry leaders plan to keep up with these unprecedented demands? The short answer is technology investment.

Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

Materials Handling Equipment Kicks Into High Gear

New technology abounds inside the four walls of a distribution center. From narrow aisles configurations, specialized rack systems and lift equipment to optimize stacking capabilities, WMS software that integrates with automated sortation systems, and self-guided intelligent robotic vehicles, innovations in materials handling products are transforming the supply chain.

3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation, Warehousing

Tapping Military Talent: Shoes on the Ground

Supply chain logistics companies view veterans as a crucial pool of potential employees, and consequently they are using a range of methods to recruit and hire former members of the military for their workforces.

Distribution, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology

Delivery App Perks Up Coffee Sales

A new app helped a coffee merchant digitally transformed its retail sales and distribution processes.

E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain

Girl Scout Cookie Sales Go Digital and Milk E-Commerce Innovation

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) created and implemented a new way of taking and filling orders for its annual cookie drive. Here’s how it made sure cookie sales didn’t crumble.

Wes Baker

Warehousing

Warehouse Fires Can Cripple Your Business. Preventing Them Just Got Easier.

As warehouse heights have increased with the help of new materials handling technology, so have the risks. Here's one way to meet fire codes as well as cut sprinkler costs.

Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing

G75: Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners

These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.

Charlie Fiveash

Logistics, Warehousing

Finding a Cure for Sweating Slab Syndrome

A sweating warehouse floor slab is not easily eliminated. Here's how DC occupants and building owners can address this perplexing problem.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Dave Christensen: A Spirited Approach to Supply Chain Management

Dave Christensen, vice president, supply chain with Glazer’s, Inc., oversees demand planning, replenishment, logistics, and master data management.

Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Trends—May 2016

Robots coming soon to a warehouse near you; The supply chain plays a key role in developing circular economies; OSA-related driver fatigue causes new safety rule proposals

Rob Kriewaldt

3PL, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Transportation

Three Key Points to Communicate to Become Your Customers’ Dream Provider

Communication and transparency are key to being a good partner to your clients. Use this advice to effectively communicate with customers.

Thom Campbell

Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Managing Warehousing Requirements During Peak Periods (Without Committing to Long-term Contracts)

Warehouses can use a number of techniques to maintain service level agreements (SLAs) – the ”guaranteed” turnaround time for an order to go out – during peak demand periods.

Jay Moris

Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Advantages of Waveless Order Fulfillment

Waveless fulfillment consistently maximizes warehouse productivity by assigning orders on a real-time basis as resources and fulfillment opportunities become available.

Gregg Hague

Warehousing

Three Keys to Solving the Dimensional Weight Shipping Problem

Here are three immediate steps shippers can take to build more robust operations in their warehouses, helping them both deal with dimensional weight pricing and grow more efficient overall.

Aleksejs Volcenkovs

Materials Handling, Packaging, Pallets, Supply Chain, Warehousing

How to Use Pallet Collars to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

Using pallet collars in the warehouse can increase how efficiently your goods are stored, shipped, and delivered.

Roger Marks

Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Retailers Get Help With New DOT “Reverse Logistics” Rules

The reverse logistics hazmat rule became effective immediately upon publication on March 31, 2016, making it critical that retail store owners and distribution managers get up to speed quickly. Here's how.

Shannon Vaillancourt

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Customized and Integrated to Create One Strategic Logistics Platform

A customized and strategic platform provides a company with a competitive edge over their competition.

Bill Johnson, Ph.D.

Intermodal, Distribution, Rail, Supply Chain

How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Can Improve Distribution for Rail Networks

There's no derailing hub-and-spoke networks. Find out why their adoption is arguably as significant an event in shipping efficiency as containerization itself.

Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution CEO Jamie Overley: Driven By Results and Big Dreams

Profile of Jamie Overley, CEO of East Coast Warehouse and Distribution

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing

Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Gimme Shelter

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution’s strategic port location brings both advantages and challenges. Its facility keeps supply chains rocking, serving as the crucial first step in importers’ distribution systems in the United States, through port delays and even Superstorm Sandy.

Inventory Management, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

IoT in the Supply Chain

As the world becomes increasingly connected via the Internet of Things (IoT), the amount of data being created and shared is skyrocketing. Your supply chain will be profoundly affected.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Safety, Temperature Controlled, Specialized Logistics, Warehousing

Coming in Out of the Cold

When Thermo Fisher Scientific wanted to improve worker safety in its bioproducts cold chain warehouse, it developed a novel deli-door solution that reduced the number of pickers in the cold storage and freezer spaces, dramatically improved picking safety and efficiency, and created more product storage space.

Malysa O’Connor

Labor Management, Logistics

The Perfect Order Has Evolved—Has Your Workforce Management Strategy?

By focusing on the frontline workforce—the biggest component to delivering the perfect order—companies can uncover hidden costs, maximize performance, and manage compliance risk.

Brett Conner

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Naughty or Nice—Which Retailers and Delivery Services Will Make the Grade this Holiday Season?

The holiday season is well underway, increasing the pressure on companies to address transportation problems and change the outcome before they turn into costly errors.

Felecia Stratton

Customer Service, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Whatever It Takes

The true measure of customer service is what team members, carriers, and supply chain partners do when something goes wrong.

Sid Geddam

Forklifts, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing, Visibility

Building the Connected Warehouse

A connected warehouse maximizes warehouse efficiency, as well as positions a company to decisively navigate constant changes across the supply chain. Real-time data intelligence delivers the visibility and control needed to effect measurable improvements.

Jim Hayden

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Optimizing the Holiday Supply Chain With Reliable ETA

Timeliness is top of mind during the holiday season. Here's how analytics can help shippers meet delivery spikes and prepare their supply chains.

Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

Sean Smith: Ingredients for a Great Career

Sean Smith, supply chain director at Agropur Ingredients, is always up for a logistics challenge.

Brent Daboub

E-commerce, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Why Parcel Sorting Automation Can't Wait

As e-commerce continues to surge, the case for automation is now too compelling to ignore. One good way to start can be to automate parcel sorting at local and regional distribution centers. 

Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

The Sweet Smell of Success

A system developed by The Smart Cube pulls and aggregates information from all Elizabeth Arden’s contract manufacturers, providing a consolidated, accurate view of data across the company’s supply chain. The cosmetics giant now can see, in real time, the purchases its network of manufacturers makes on its behalf.

Careers, Panama Canal, Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Tim Thoma Brings It In

Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas.

Kae-Por Chang

China, Distribution, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility

Doing Business in China

While doing business with China, many companies face a wide range of challenges trying to navigate the country’s complex trade programs.

Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation

Great Logistics Sites: Prime Destinations, Unmistakable Results

The pursuit of perfection may seem an impossible goal. But, with the right combination of key elements, four regions in the United States have achieved logistics greatness.

3PL, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Nourishing a Healthy Supply Chain 

Nutrabolt’s rapid growth created several logistics challenges, including processing orders efficiently and quickly; absorbing dramatic swings in order volumes to support promotional campaigns; and providing omni-channel fulfillment through a single warehouse. A third-party logistics partnership with Kane Is Able helped Nutrabolt meet these challenges.

Felecia Stratton

E-commerce, Retail, Technology , Warehousing

Just Another Brick in the Mall 

E-commerce is leaving a trail of brick-and-mortar debris in its wake.

Torben Kock

E-commerce, Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

CPG Market Demanding More Flexible Logistics Solutions

E-commerce and omni-channel retailing have a major impact on supply chain and logistics needs, and customers have to make sure their supply chain is equipped to offer maximum flexibility.

John Sell

Bar-coding Systems, 3PL, Reverse Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

How Non-Traditional Service Offerings Are Enhancing Supply Chains

Value-added services that fall outside the realm of traditional supply chain solutions can save millions of dollars and create mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships.

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management

Terri Anderson: Care and Feeding of the WMS

Terri Anderson, production warehouse management systems analyst at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, configures, enhances, and tests the company's WMS by the book.

Jeremy Boudinet

Labor Management, Logistics, Technology

Gamification: A New Way of Tracking and Improving KPIs

A little healthy competition between employees can help to improve performance and metrics.

Felecia Stratton

Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

When the Walls Come Tumbling Down

Supply management professionals are increasingly accepting cross-functional cooperation in purchasing, supply management, production and inventory control to optimize overall company performance and increase competitiveness.

Joe Johnson

3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Improving the Warehouse Startup Process

Recent improvements in wireless cellular technology and mesh networks provide solutions that can be adapted for warehousing space, easing startup challenges and costs.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

The Changing Face of the Warehouse Workforce

A look at the challenges warehouse managers face as they build a well-integrated warehouse workforce, and how they address those issues.

Tom Stretar

Labor Management, Supply Chain Management

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Incentive Program

Employee incentives are a simple and valuable way to increase productivity in your facility.

Keith Biondo

Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

The World is Your Warehouse, 2.0

New lower-cost commercial systems and equipment are just over the horizon; they will provide an exciting array of inventory control to the logistics and supply chain community.

Cloud Computing, Demand Planning, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Global Trade Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Top 100 Logistics IT Providers & Market Research Survey

Inbound Logistics’ annual Logistics Technology Perspectives offers market research to help IT buyers and users make better sense of what’s going on in the industry. And, the Top 100 Logistics Technology Providers list celebrates best-in-class innovators that are helping shippers revolutionize their supply chains.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Collaborative Distribution: Taking Off the Training Wheels

To break the cycle of needless, duplicative logistics costs, many competitors are choosing to work in tandem.

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Partnership, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management

On Your Mark, Headset, Go!

To increase fulfillment efficiency and order picking accuracy, eBay Enterprise gives its warehouse a voice.

Michelle Coleman

Forklifts, Materials Handling, Risk Management, Pallets, Safety, Warehousing

Best Practices for Preventing Pallet Rack Damage

It is essential to have damage prevention measures in place for racking systems to avoid employee injury and minimize loss.

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Supporting a Multilingual Workforce

It is important for employers to find the most effective way to communicate with their multilingual workforce.

Greg Cronin

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management

Is Your Warehouse Software Holding You Back?

New software helps warehouse operators keep up with the real-time demands of omni-channel fulfillment.

3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

Georgia: Super Hub of the Southeast

A look at the many logistics assets that make Georgia a terrific location for companies involved in manufacturing or distribution.

Mike Udermann

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Accommodating Disabled Colleagues in Your Workforce

Employers must ensure that employees with disabilities are treated with respect.

Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Forklifts, Loading Dock, Logistics, Warehousing

Fine-Tuning Your Warehouse Layout

Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Use this advice to get the most out of your warehouse.

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Trends—February 2015

Digital technologies are shaking up supply chain solutions; Maritime industry opposes Keystone XL Pipeline amendment; Procurement is the gateway to innovation, collaboration, and revenue growth; Introducing the 10 best warehouse networks

Brandon Levey

Inventory Management, Warehousing

How to Make Physical Inventory Counts Less Stressful

Implementing a cycle-counting program makes physical inventory counts a lot less daunting.

Tom Patterson

3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Six Secrets to Controlling Supply Chain Costs Without Sacrificing Service

Saving a few bucks doesn’t always mean throwing the customer under the bus.

3PL, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

Regulatory Update: Playing by the Rules

Mark our words: Legislative and regulatory resolutions could spell trouble for shippers and carriers in 2015.

Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Supply Chain Excellence: A Manufacturing Firestarter

Whirlpool is taking a page out of its Lean production manual and following Penske’s lead to create a more flexible and responsive North American supply chain.

3PL, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Mexico, Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Medical Devices: A Tale of Two Countries

It was the worst of times for U.S./Mexico healthcare. Can demand-driven logistics make it the best of times?

Joe Langner

Education & Careers, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T.

Filling the Manufacturing Skills Gap With Technology

How manufacturers can use technology to stretch the capabilities of their existing workforce.

Roy Burton

Green Logistics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Five LED Lighting Myths Debunked

Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.

Paul A. Myerson

Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Supply Chain Integration + Collaboration = Time Travel?

Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.

Gene Gander

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Five Key Questions to Ask a Vendor Before Buying Supply Chain Software

Five key questions to ask a software vendor to make sure they are the right fit for your operation.

Pol Sweeny

3PL, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Why Retailers Put Their Sleighbells on in May

Retailers try to head off peak season surprises by beginning their Christmas lists in the spring.

Customer Service, Distribution, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Supply Chain Management

From the Outside In: Supply Chain as Strategic Advantage

Executives at two leading companies weigh in on supply chain’s value to their organizations.

3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Retail, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Star Search: Discovering the Best Site for Your Business

Determining the best location for a new or expanding business in an increasingly competitive and global marketplace is challenging. These locations offer a number of advantages when it comes to meeting today’s logistics and supply chain needs.

Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

Memphis: America’s Multimodal City

Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.

A barrel on a handtruck

Military Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Ports, Safety, Trucking, Supply Chain Management

Trends—September 2014

OSHA issues updates to its Hazard Communication Standard; HP’s Dave Thomas addresses the importance of data quality; Ohio Trucking Association debuts military exhibition class at truck driving competition; Companies fail to use procurement in a strategic way; Shippers planning ahead for labor disruptions.

A worker uses a voice-directed picking solution to fill orders

Bar-coding Systems, Logistics I.T., Picking Solutions, Warehousing

A Mobile Cure for the Warehouse Blues

Mobile communication technologies facilitate warehouse efficiency and productivity.

Kimberly Lorimer

Labor Management

Boost Your Workforce’s Value Through Training and Mentoring

Establish training and mentoring programs to ensure employees have the knowledge they need.

Intertape Polymer Group products

3PL, Distribution, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

3PL Partnership Provides The Total Package

Intertape Polymer Group outsourced transportation to gain control of its diverse product line and protect profit margins.

Kevin X. Jones, vice president of inbound transportation at Walmart

Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain Management

Rolling Back the Walmart Way

Kevin X. Jones, vice president of inbound transportation at Walmart, focuses on building transportation synergies.

Two hands comprised of gears grasped in a handshake

E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Retail, Supply Chain Management

The Mechanics of 3PL Partnerships

Partnerships between four shippers and their 3PLs demonstrate logistics outsourcing strategies.

Various types of extreme weather attack a home

Distribution, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Forecasting the Unexpected: Home Improvement Retailers and Emergency Response

When a natural disaster hits, consumers rely on home improvement stores for the products they need to repair or rebuild.

Bill Fraser

Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Empowering Companies Through Integrated Data Flows

An integrated warehouse management system improves data flow, efficiency, and accuracy, reducing operational costs.

Bar-coding Systems, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Wheel Genius: Racing to Improve Data Collection

Bar-code reading errors slowed Champion Tire and Wheel’s operation; a new laser scanner got the company back on track.

Dan Grimm

Logistics I.T., Partnership, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Taking a Smarter Approach to WMS RFPs

Create your WMS RFP with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of potential suppliers.

Jim Gaskell

Forklifts, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Safety

How to Create a Forklift Safety Culture

New forklift-based technologies can positively impact safety goals in your facility.

Brian Smith

3PL, Warehousing

Need Warehouse Capacity? Outsourcing Gives You an In

With warehouse capacity at a premium, shippers consult 3PLs to help locate shared space.

Keith Biondo

Warehousing

You Say You Need a Bigger Warehouse?

An improving economy and e-commerce growth spur demand for warehouse space.

Materials Handling, Pallets, Warehousing

Stack, Store & Transport: The Indispensable Pallet

Pallets are a vital piece of warehouse equipment for storing and moving products.

Sue Delve

Distribution, Transportation

How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Transformed the Transportation Industry

Hub-and-spoke transportation models maximize cargo shipping efficiency, delivering better visibility and cost savings.

Thermometer registering a low temperature

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Cold Storage: Optimization by Degrees

Shippers rely on 3PLs and refrigerated public warehouses to invest in technology, implement standards, and facilitate strategic business process change to drive greater efficiencies.

Ax Torres, outbound shipping supervisor, AGCO Corporation

Education & Careers, Labor Management, Risk Management

Ax Torres: Plowing Ahead

Ax Torres supervises outbound shipping at agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation.

Anne Yarmark

Education & Careers, Labor Management

5 Steps for Improving Your Logistics Training

Effective employee training programs benefit workers and align with corporate business objectives to drive results.

Two businessmen overlook a train loaded with intermodal containers

3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot

Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.

Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Boosting Warehouse Productivity

Automated materials handling tools boost warehouse productivity and improve efficiency.

Boomerang with symobls representing U.S. and Canada on each end

Economic Development, Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America

Global—February 2014

China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard

Cosmetics bottles

E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Packaging

Cosmetics Logistics: The Beauty of an Optimized Supply Chain

Cosmetics companies face challenges such as time- and temperature-sensitive shipments and retailer packaging requirements.

Illustration of a criminal's and a businessman's hands on a container

3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

Cargo Security: Protecting the Supply Chain

Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.

Snowflake cut out of paper

Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide 2014

New books on supply chain, logistics, and transportation help logistics professionals stay sharp.

Chris Halkyard

E-commerce, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Setting the E-Commerce Gold Standard

Chris Halkyard, chief supply chain officer for e-commerce site Gilt, discusses managing flash sale logistics.

Illustration of containers arranged to spell out FTZ

3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

FTZ Basics & Benefits

Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.

Lean, Labor Management

How to Deploy a Successful Improvement Program

Successful continuous improvement initiatives require focusing on achievable goals.

Michelle Benjamin

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Creating Meaningful Logistics Training Programs on a Budget

Job training is vital to maintaining a skilled and properly credentialed workforce, and must be built into every budget.

163 illustration

3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

163 Ways to Supercharge Your Supply Chain

Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Logistics Grads Suit Up for the Future

Universities and corporations are collaborating to improve supply chain education offerings and better equip students.

Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing

Implementing a Pick-to-Light Solution

The right pick-to-light system can help increase productivity, improve accuracy, and increase picking speeds.

Paul A. Myerson

Lean, Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Tapping Technology To Improve Lean Warehouses

Tools such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and advanced picking solutions support lean supply chain operations.

Truck driver behind the wheel

Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking

How to Manage Hours-of-Service Regulations Compliance

Shippers must adapt to accommodate federal Hours-of-Service rules affecting the time truck drivers can be on the road.

Green Logistics, Warehousing

Creating a Greener Warehouse

Reducing warehouse energy and water consumption helps companies improve their bottom line and bring value to customers.

Joel Anderson

3PL, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations

How Will the Affordable Care Act Impact Shippers?

A large seasonal workforce complicates 3PL compliance with healthcare laws and could mean rate increases for shippers.

Perry Belcastro

Warehousing

Fine-Tuning Fulfillment for Happy Holidays

Successful order fulfillment begins with strategic and tactical planning well in advance of the holiday season.

Illustration of a warehouse

Freight Payment Services, Warehousing

Trends—October 2013 

Warehouses and DC networks adapt to changing supply chain trends; U.S. FTZ activity continues to grow; Trendset malfeasance raises red flag for shippers.

Distribution

Optimizing Your DC Network

Establishing an efficient distribution center network require careful planning and frequent updates.

Paul A. Myerson

Lean, Labor Management

We’re All in This Together: Teamwork in a Lean Workplace

Building strong teams can facilitate Lean initiatives in warehouses and supply chain operations.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T.

Cintron Quenches Thirst For Order Management System

An order management system from DF Young and Superior Technology helps Cintron Beverage Company boost inventory accuracy, fulfill orders easily and quickly, and track products throughout the supply chain.

Warehousing

Optimizing Warehouse Operations

To optimize warehouse operations, integrate solutions like warehouse management systems and warehouse control systems.

Keith Biondo

3PL, Economic Development, Manufacturing, Warehousing

We Need Jobs…Let’s Raise Taxes?

Minnesota's warehouse tax may push jobs out of state.

E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Retail, Supply Chain Management

E-Fulfillment Strategies That Deliver the Goods

This story examines what customers want in an e-commerce operation and shares fulfillment strategies that merchants use to keep those customers happy.

E-commerce, Distribution, Site Selection

e-Commerce: Finding the Sweet Spot

Online retailers seeking new sites for DCs and warehouses need the transportation infrastructure to support a constant, rapid-fire flow of shipments – plus a capable workforce, affordable utilities, and business incentives to help them get the most from their investment.

Ronald Leibman

Warehousing

Understanding Warehouseman’s Liens

Parties storing goods in warehouses need to be alert to liens on their goods, writes Ron Leibman of Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland, & Perretti LLP. To avoid unpleasant surprises, both parties to a warehousing agreement must understand their rights and the documents that cover their transactions.

Grocery retail

Retail, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Latin America

Cloud-Based WMS Fires Up Supermercados Supply Chain

Peruvian supermarket chain drives DC network realignment with a new cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) warehouse management system (WMS).

E-commerce, Picking Solutions, Warehousing

Improved Warehouse Operations: Cause to Celebrate

A warehouse control system that integrates voice-directed picking technology, a high-speed sortation system, and scanning technology streamlined party goods supplier Oriental Trading Company’s picking, packing, and shipping operations.

Distribution strategies

Distribution, Transportation Management

Transportation & Distribution: Geared to Demand

Schwan’s Home Services optimized its distribution network by using a hybrid insourced/outsourced model; and Sun-Maid Growers of California used collaborative distribution to create better economies of scale in its transportation operations.

Workforce management

Labor Management

Workforce Management: The Human Factor

Solid workforce training, appropriate metrics, and well-designed incentive programs give companies an advantage in building their supply chain labor pool.

FTZ facility

Import, Export, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Comfort Zone: A Better, Faster FTZ

The Alternative Site Framework designation is changing the Foreign Trade Zone landscape, allowing shippers a more expedient process for streamlining the supply chain.

Jeffrey B. Graves

E-commerce, Warehousing

Maximizing Productivity in E-commerce Warehousing and Distribution Operations

Continuous e-commerce growth has prompted an increasing number of retailers to use third-party logistics (3PL) providers for handling their direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Jeffrey B. Graves of Sedlak Management Consultants explains that for retail logistics executives, assessing 3PL capabilities that best fit their company’s requirements can be a challenge, yet critical for optimum return on investment (ROI)

Distribution, Temperature Controlled

An Appetite for Refrigerated Warehousing Improvement

Food company Bob Evans entrusted Millard Refrigerated Services with its warehousing and distribution operations. The two businesses worked together to expand both their supply chain capabilities.

Malysa O’Connor

Labor Management, Logistics I.T.

Are You in the Dark About Labor Visibility?

Workforce management gives companies the tools they need to improve overall performance – whether they’re looking to cut labor costs, improve productivity, or create better revenue growth and bottom-line profitability, writes Malysa O’Connor of Kronos.

Labor Management, Logistics I.T.

Putting Labor Management Systems to Work

Labor management systems help distribution centers and warehouse facilities monitor and measure worker performance to identify problems and improvement opportunities.

Thomas Clark

Warehousing

Better Efficiency Begins at the Loading Dock

By working together to align the processes by which shippers tender freight and carriers receive it, supply chain partners can achieve greater efficiency at the loading dock while improving safety, quality, performance, and margins for all stakeholders.

Food Logistics, Distribution, Partnership

Failure is Not an Option: Questions and Answers with Brian Hancock

Brian Hancock, president, North America for Martin-Brower, discusses the unique supply chain and distribution operations supporting the McDonald’s restaurant chain.

Felecia Stratton

Warehousing

Warehousing 'Outside the Box'

Warehouses are one component within a much larger distribution ecosystem, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.

Warehousing

Innovative Warehouse Strategies: Four Walls, Three Takes

A consultant, integrator, and wholesaler share some warehouse wisdom.

Chris Wright

Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Tracking Rugged Tablets

Tablets offer several advantages over notebook computers and handheld devices, says Chris Wright, DRS Technologies.

Laura Kelleher

Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Warehouse Automation Management Goes Mobile

Warehouse managers are using a mix of consumer-grade smartphone technology and rugged mobile devices to optimize their workflow, says Laura Kelleher of Honeywell.

Robert Arndt

Lean, Materials Handling, Warehousing

Making a Business Case for Lean MHE

Applying lean principles to materials handling equipment purchases and configurations helps companies cut costs, writes Robert Arndt, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.

Logistics I.T., Warehousing

A New Recipe for Effective Warehouse Management

Developing a customized warehouse management system (WMS) was a collaborative process for packaged food products direct-sales company Tastefully Simple and technology provider Softeon.

Jeff Boudreau

Lean, Labor Management, Logistics I.T.

Leveraging Lean and Labor Management

Using lean components as a foundation for labor management is a powerful way to increase productivity and reduce costs in a warehouse or distribution center, according to Ryder Supply Chain Solutions’ Jeff Boudreau.

Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation Management

Integration: The Dawning of a New Era

When baseball cap maker New Era’s business growth hit critical mass, it realigned its distribution operations, fusing Menlo Worldwide Logistics’ outsourced solutions with its global supply chain.

E-commerce, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Integration: Making e-Fulfillment a Pet Project

Deploying a warehouse management system (WMS) on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis allowed online retailer PetFlow.com to manage its own fulfillment operations without a large capital investment.

Joe LaFergola

Forklifts, Labor Management, Logistics I.T.

VMS Lifts Warehouse Labor Productivity

Vehicle management systems allow lift truck operators to complete pre-operation checklists electronically, saving valuable production time, writes Joe LaFergola of The Raymond Corporation.

gold medal customer service

E-commerce, Customer Service, Retail, Warehousing

Superstar Service: Supply Chain Strategies Win Satisfied Customers

Retailers such as Brookstone, BuySeasons, Pet Supplies Plus, and Wayfair streamline their supply chains to deliver better customer service.

Warehousing

Increasing Warehouse Productivity

More efficient operations are the key to warehouse productivity – and, in turn, more satisfied customers, according to Kenco’s Jason Minghini.

Malysa O’Connor

Labor Management, Logistics I.T.

The Perfect Time to Optimize Labor Management

A comprehensive supply chain labor management solution that automates processes such as hiring, time, and attendance, and scheduling can help control costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve productivity, says Malysa O'Connor, Kronos.

Warehousing

Warehouse Fitness Guide: Simple Exercises to Get Your Warehouse in Shape

Healthy warehouses use strategies such as one-on-one training, layout optimization, materials handling equipment, adjustable partitions, performance measurement tools, wrist-mounted bar-code scanners, and energy-efficient lighting.

Phil Van Wormer

Materials Handling, Warehousing

Tracking Warehouse Inventory on the Move

Warehouse operations visibility means knowing the real-time location of your materials handling vehicles, drivers, and inventory so operations can be optimized for maximum productivity, says Phil Van Wormer of Sky-Trax.

Distribution, Transportation Management

Colgate Logistics Delivers Smiles

Colgate took more than four million miles out of its network while handling five percent more cases of product – and even managed to cut logistics costs, sharing the savings with customers and suppliers.

Distribution, Retail

Trends—March 2011

Amazon closes Texas distribution facility over sales tax dispute; Robert Guenther of United Fresh Produce Association comments on FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; U.S. General Services Administration rolls out green guidelines for government suppliers; Crossdocking use is on the rise

Rick Register

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Top Five Ways Warehouse Management Systems Deliver ROI

Here are five areas where supply chain executives can find additional return on investment opportunities from their Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Warehousing

Securing the Supply Chain

Industry experts explain how to avoid threats to warehoused goods, conduct a global security assessment, and benefit from renewed government and private sector attention to supply chain security initiatives.

Materials Handling, Warehousing

Sorting Through Materials Handling Decisions

Optimizing materials handling equipment and processes in the warehouse impacts the entire supply chain.

Green Logistics, Warehousing

Following the LEED

Industrial property developers are cultivating greener distribution facilities and nurturing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards compliance. The bounty? A harvest of benefits for their tenants.

Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Unleashing Logistics Excellence

Natural pet food manufacturer WellPet partnered with Aspen Logistics and Kane is Able to improve its supply chain and warehousing operations.

Customer Service, Distribution

Nexus Distribution: A Fresh Sheet of Customer Service

When Boise Paper wanted to consolidate five Northeast region facilities into just one, it turned to Nexus Distribution for customer service excellence built on a sound implementation process.

Charlie Jacobs

Lean, Warehousing

Lean: The Next Best Thing to ‘Clip-and-Save’

Charlie Jacobs of APL Logistics explains the cost savings and efficiency benefits of implementing lean practices, as demonstrated by three warehousing case studies.

Jeremy Woods, CCIM, SIOR

Utilities, Warehousing

Tapping Into the Power of Supply Chain Integration

Jeremy Woods of Summit Realty Group explains how an orchestrated strategy to integrate supply chain, energy use, and real estate costs can help save money.

Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail

How to Develop a Direct-to-Store Delivery Model

A Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) delivery model helps consumer goods manufacturers gain speed and increase inventory turns.

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Distribution

How to Ship to Alaska

The key to successful shipping in Alaska is to partner with a transportation provider that knows how to manage Alaska’s many obstacles.

Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing

Xylophones, Checkerboards, and Gestalt Theory

Using colors, shapes, numbers, and mnemonics in warehouse signage can help reduce training and picking errors, while improving service.

Chris Kane

3PL, Distribution, Partnership

Collaborative Distribution Eases the Capacity Crunch

Small and mid-sized manufacturers lack the scale to ship in full truckloads, creating thousands of separate, inefficient lines of supply—all moving to the same mass retailers. Collaborative distribution reduces the number of trucks on the road and cuts distribution costs.

Keith Biondo

Distribution, Retail, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Inbound 3.0 at Walmart

Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo outlines how Walmart is taking inbound logistics to the next level.

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Warehousing

Consumer Packaged Goods: Lightening the Load

Here's the story of one consumer product, starting with its origin as a variety of inbound ingredients and following its progress from plant to warehouse to retail store.

Cross-Docking, Warehousing

Enhancing Cross-docking Efficiency

Boost your cross-docking operation's throughput for more efficient one-stop shipment, with these tips from Nelson Bettencourt of CEVA Logistics.

Health Care Logistics, Humanitarian Logistics, Distribution, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Humanitarian Aid: The Logistics of Doing Good

Nonprofit organization MedShare distributes recovered medical supplies to the places of greatest need.

Warehousing

Warehousing Firm Thrives on Modernization

Ferber Warehousing's 650 clients benefit from the firm's innovative total business distribution software solution, Conveyor.

Warehousing

Mapping Distribution to Demand

For a fictional company looking to expand its franchise nationally, DC network optimization is a measure of real success.

Laura Worker

Green Logistics, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Greening the Supply Chain Through Warehouse Automation

Investing in automated storage and retrieval systems and WMS helps warehouses grow greener and reap financial benefits.

Distribution, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T.

ALDO Boots Up a New System

Global shoe retailer ALDO implements a high-stepping, end-to-end inventory and distribution system.

3PL, Forklifts, Safety, Warehousing

Keeping Surprises Out Of The Warehouse

Warehousing risks can spring out at any moment. Some are meant to be shared, others avoided. Successful warehousing operations strike a balance.

Green Logistics, Warehousing

Growing a Greener Warehouse

Fuel-optimized forklifts? Check. Energy-efficient light bulbs? Check. Here's your cheat-sheet for warehouse sustainability efforts, courtesy of Rajiv Saxena of APL Logistics.

Jim Burleigh

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Web-Based WMS Solutions Drive Automotive Supply Chain Efficiency

For the aftermarket auto parts business, where materials handling is as important to the bottom line as execution, planning begins with implementing a Web-based warehouse and inventory management system, writes Jim Burleigh of SmartTurn.

Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

E-fulfillment: Finding the Perfect Fit

Online haberdasher Bonobos relies on its third-party fulfillment partner, Quiet Logistics, which operates warehousing facilities with Kiva's robotics materials handling solution.

Cliff Otto

3PL, Warehousing

Today’s Warehouse Plays a New Role

Shared space environments, secondary packaging services, and reimagined cross-docking functions are helping manufacturers get more value from warehousing providers. Cliff Otto, president of Saddle Creek, outlines the benefits.

Mick Mountz

Materials Handling, Warehousing

Using Distribution and Fulfillment as Strategic Weapons

Smart companies carefully select and intelligently apply automation not only to boost productivity, but also to turn the distribution center into a competitive weapon, writes Mick Mountz of Kiva Systems Inc.

Distribution

On the Road | Nashua, New Hampshire: The King of Beer Distribution

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly visits Bellavance Beverage Company, a Nashua, N.H. beer distributor.

Warehousing

Lifetime Achievement: Green Materials Handling

Warehousing

Warehouse Automation: Siemens Sorts It Out

Warehousing

Asset Tracking: The View From The Top

Warehousing

Inventory Software Goes With the Flow

Warehousing

Making a Commitment To Supply Chain Quality

Warehousing

Put-to-Light Loves lucy

Warehousing

Genetic Engineering

Warehousing

A Sorted Tale

Warehousing

Jack Williams Tire Co. Retreads its Warehouse

Warehousing

The ABCs of WMS

Warehousing

Quenching the Thirst For Enhanced DC Design

Warehousing

High-Speed Sortation Picks Up The Pace

Warehousing

Giving Pharmacists a Voice

Warehousing

Blue Bell Creameries Licks Its Storage Shortage

Warehousing

Remember The Alamo Group's Inventory Tracking Success

Warehousing

Bean There, Returned That

Warehousing

Hello? I'd Like to Order a New Fulfillment System, Please

Warehousing

J.Jill Arrives Fashionably Light

Warehousing

Aerial's DC Makeover: It's a Beautiful Thing

Warehousing

Mobile Computers Dispense Productivity

Warehousing

Giving Voice To Warehouse Productivity

Warehousing

Teamwork Wins the WMS Game

Warehousing

Throwing the Book at an Old WMS

Warehousing

Raising the Bar on Customer Service

Warehousing

Revamp a DC During Holiday Season? Child's Play for Gymboree

Warehousing

A Smart-Money Move

Warehousing

Material World Goes High-Tech

Warehousing

Hot Solutions in Cold Storage

Warehousing

Food Bank Hungry for an Inventory Management Solution

Warehousing

Design for the Future

Warehousing

The Great Trane Robbery: Stealing Back Efficiency

Warehousing

Picking a Winner

Warehousing

Raising the Steaks

Warehousing

Merger Combines Two Companies, Two Languages, Two DCs

Warehousing

Coty U.S. Warehouse Network Gets a Facelift

Warehousing

New Warehouse, New Software: A Winning Combination

Warehousing

DC Has Logistics Down Cold

Warehousing

Not Your Father's WMS

Warehousing

Delta Faucet Taps a Centralized Approach to Growth

Warehousing

Belk: Consolidation to the Max

Warehousing

American Textile: Room to Grow

Warehousing

Avnet: Focus on Perfection

Warehousing

Parcel Direct: Built for Speed

Warehousing

Coty's DC Gets a New Look

Warehousing

Change Is Good Medicine For Kohl & Frisch

Warehousing

Genesco: From the Flintstones to the Jetsons

Warehousing

The Proof is in the Picking

Warehousing

Warehousing for the 21st Century

Karen Leavitt

Fulfillment, Technology , Warehousing

Robotic Automation: Now Is the Time to Deploy

Q&A with Locus Robotics, discussing how shippers can gain the flexible automation needed to meet today's demands and position themselves for growth.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail

Retail Optimization Through a Revamped Network

With an expanding customer base and recent surge in volume, a CPG company turned to Hub Group to construct a dynamic solution. The 3PL streamlined the company’s handling process while increasing service levels.

Doug Mefford

Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing

Inventory Management: Two Key Indicators to Improve Warehouse Operations

Calculating the coverage rate and the turnover rate are excellent ways to add resiliency to your supply chain. To do this you will need a solution in which you can accurately track data in real time.

Labor Management, Risk Management, Warehousing

Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Building a Program

To build a program that has the strength and support to last, follow these practices and leverage your staff’s experience and expertise.

John Paxton

Distribution, Technology , Warehousing

Pandemic Spurs Accelerated Investment in Supply Chain Automation, Digital Technologies

How will digital technologies and automated solutions help your supply chain succeed in this new, post-pandemic reality? For starters, they increase resilience in the face of disruption and support your workforce.

Mario Rivera

E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution

Accelerating Innovation to Meet Supply Chain Challenges

These three winning projects exemplify ID Logistics' mission to continually drive process improvements and boost service levels.

Labor Management, Safety, Warehousing

Supply Chain Recovery Starts with Hygiene Compliance

Hygiene plays a critical role in manufacturing employees’ safety. Industry leaders must consistently prioritize employee health and provide the tools, resources, and appropriate working conditions to achieve hygiene compliance and ensure successful recovery.

Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in December 2020.

Inventory Management, Logistics, Warehousing

Picking an Inventory Solution

With the right inventory management solution, businesses can flex and adapt quickly regardless of market conditions. These eight tips from Oracle NetSuite will help you pick an inventory management solution that positions your business for success.

Last Mile Delivery, Inventory Management, Warehousing

Supply Chain Checklist for a COVID-19 World

Here are some key strategies for improving your supply chain in the current environment, as well as preparing to adapt to the uncertainties ahead.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Preparing to Automate Your Warehouse

Optimizing warehouse efficiencies is an important first step before implementing automation.

Keri Corbin

3PL, Technology , Warehousing

Top Priorities for 3PL Warehouse IT in 2021

Information technology leaders should focus on these three key areas in their warehouse operations to stay competitive in 2021 and beyond.

Michael Eastabrook

Loading Dock, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Shining New Light on Dock Operations

With better visibility into loading dock activity, companies can bring significant improvements to their warehouse operations.

Chemical Logistics, Ocean, Warehousing

Finding the Sweet Spot for Export Resin Weights

Gulf Winds provided a lightweight equipment solution for a major chemical shipper that maximized product loading and achieved significant savings.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

13 Keys to Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System

Following these guidelines can boost your chances for successfully implementing a warehouse management system.

Distribution, Technology , Warehousing

GE Appliances Flips Its Smart Switch

GE recently launched its in-house SmartHQ Solutions suite. The SmartHQ Distribution module uses big data and smart warehouse technology to track real-time traffic, reduce product handling, and improve on-time delivery.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

WMS Buyer's Guide 2020

WMS solutions are top of mind now more than ever as customer buying patterns continue to change. These forward-thinking solutions can help your business react quickly to today’s new fulfillment demands.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology , Warehousing

Cold Storage Efficiency

Cold storage facilities have their own unique challenges and, therefore, require unique tools for optimized efficiency and cost savings. Here are 10 tips for optimal cold storage efficiency.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Labor Management

Cold Changes

Most cold chain businesses say that taking extra measures to protect the workforce is their No. 1 issue, according to the Global Cold Chain Alliance's survey studying the ripple effects of COVID-19. Other key findings include:

E-commerce, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

A Storehouse of Innovation—WMS for E-Commerce

Ramco Systems helps an e-commerce solution provider realize its vision of a robotic fulfillment center.

Fulfillment, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Use Repeatable Best Practices and Experience Exponential Growth

Learn how Brilliant Fulfillment stopped juggling spreadsheets and used WMS automation to grow its order volume by 175% in just one year.

Supply Chain, Sustainability, Warehousing

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.

David Goldberg

Freight Forwarders, Labor Management, Technology

5 Lessons Learned During the Crisis

Key lessons learned and implemented throughout the years that are vital in not only navigating a pandemic but also being able to do so efficiently.

Distribution, Demand Planning, Labor Management

Reading the Room

With great adversity comes great creativity—that’s how Annette Danek-Akey, EVP of supply chain at Penguin Random House, helped quickly convert a new facility into a picking and shipping point to meet the fluctuating demand for books.

Keith Biondo

Labor Management, Technology

Let's Not Forget

Supply chain has the capacity to quickly adopt new technologies, adapt to new working conditions, and remain highly productive. The "new" technologies for collaborative work are not really new, however.

Last Mile Delivery, Distribution, Logistics

Traffic Control

To prepare for the return of crowded streets in urban areas, cities and shippers explore alternative vehicles, apps, pricing solutions, and distribution centers to address last-mile gridlock.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail

Retail Responds

To improve their supply chain resilience for future disruption, retailers must invest in flexibility, visibility, and automation

Chris Gutierrez

E-commerce, Economic Development, Distribution

Becoming the Next Leading Logistics Hub

Kansas City, which offers an appealing central location and established "inland port," provides a blueprint for distribution hotspots.

Labor Management, Logistics, Technology

Logistics Workforce of the Future

As the country moves toward a new normal, what will the workforce look like?

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Scaling Your Warehouse Post-Pandemic

Don White, CEO, SnapFulfil North America, shares 10 tips for adjusting warehouse operations in a post-pandemic economy.

Paul A. Myerson

E-commerce, Distribution, Retail

Traditional Retail Supply Chains Tackle Omni Challenges

As e-commerce demand grew, retailers went from using small, existing distribution centers to opening entire fulfillment centers to combining omnichannel facilities. Paul A. Myerson discusses the advantages.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Technology

3 Ways Retailers Can Get on the Fast Track to Digital Transformation

Retailers can use these three practical tips to successfully execute their digital transformation: Make digital moves your strategy centerpiece, connect systems to please customers, and enable a touchless experience.

Distribution, Fulfillment, Risk Management

Reopening Fulfillment and Distribution Centers in the Wake of COVID-19

As businesses slowly recover following COVID-19 fulfillment and distribution centers can't simply flip a switch and return to normal operations. Reopening will require a rigorous methodology backed by data and analytics, and creative thinking about how to leverage existing technology in the workplace.

Distribution, Chemical Logistics, Technology

Formulating Solutions for Chemical Shippers

With exacting specifications and transportation challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, shippers are turning to these partners to move chemicals safely and optimize supply chains.

Labor Management, Sourcing/Negotiations, Supply Chain Management

The True Value of Supply Chain Transformation

Profile of Lyndsi Lee, vice president of supply chain with hardware and home improvement wholesaler True Value, who drives end-to-end supply chain optimization, develop integrated planning and logistics strategies, and build best-in-class sourcing programs.

Eric R. Byer

Distribution, Chemical Logistics, Warehousing

NACD Program Ensures Seamless Partnerships

The chemical distribution industry poses a unique challenge for warehouses and carriers due to the wide range of goods that fall under strict regulatory requirements for handling, storage, and shipping. Finding a 3PL partner who can meet these expectations is critical and often requires considerable research and evaluation.

Retail Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail

Tailoring Apparel Supply Chains for the Future

Apparel brands and retailers can use the COVID-19 crisis to take stock of existing business models and create more stable and sustainable supply chains for the future.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Smart Warehouses Boost Their IQ

Working together with IoT, AI, drones and other advanced technologies, WMS solutions help warehouses gain accuracy, efficiency, and speed.

Fulfillment, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Supply Chain Cleanliness Matters—During and Beyond COVID-19

Fulfillment centers have adapted throughout COVID-19, supplying workers with masks, suspending in-person meetings, and enhancing their cleaning protocols. Suppliers will need to remember the lessons learned, even beyond the pandemic.

Careers, Labor Management, Partnership

Peak of Perfection

Leadership profile of Juliann Larimer, CEO of Peak-Ryzex

Alan Miller

Technology , Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

This Is Not a Drill

Don’t delay. Create an agile, real-time approach. Have an effective communication strategy, one that includes internal users, vendors, and carrier partners. This will have a critical impact on your success.

Dan Sanker

Retail Logistics, Retail

Battling Through Crisis Together

With retail stores being one of the few businesses that remain open to the general public, supply chains operations have had to embrace creativity to deliver effectively.

Demand Planning, Transportation, Warehousing

Continued Support Through Seasonality

A premium CPG company turned to Hub Group to develop a dynamic solution to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies and support a surge in volume.

Careers, Labor Management

Employee Engagement Is Your New Success Metric

Globally, 85% of employees report that they’re not engaged at the workplace. Manufacturing, retail, and distribution teams can take three steps to ensure that employees stay engaged and thrive in their roles.

Labor Management, Materials Handling, Technology

Automated Materials Handling Gets a Lift

A labor market in which it is increasingly difficult to recruit, train, and retain workers is a major factor driving growth of the automated materials handling equipment market in North America, finds BCC Research.

Keith Biondo

Retail, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Robot Return Ratios

Using robots to clearly monitor and better match demand to supply pays huge dividends.

Thomas Eldridge Campbell

Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing

5 Ways to Manage Warehousing Requirements During Peak Periods

Managing peak period shipment volume is a structural challenge in the U.S. economy. Thomas Eldridge Campbell, chief strategy officer of Capacity, shares five techniques that can help warehouses maintain service level agreements during peak demand periods.

Cloud Computing, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Which ERP Trends Will Catch On in 2020?

Next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies have come to the forefront of supply chain management—here are three ERP trends to watch in 2020.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Technology

What if General George Patton was Walmart’s CEO?

General Patton would survey the e-commerce battlefield where Walmart competes and conduct a threat assessment of every major competitor, especially Amazon.

Tray Anderson

Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Retail

Mitigating the Flood of Post-Holiday Returns

Fearing the flood of post-holiday returns? An optimized reverse logistics strategy may be the answer.

Careers, Global Logistics, Warehousing

Taking the Wheel of GM's Service Parts

GM's executive director of global aftersales supply chain, warehousing, and logistics discusses her role and answers the big questions.

Ravi Panjwani

E-commerce, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Need Speed Across the Supply Chain? It's All About the Barcode

Barcode labels are a smart and cost-effective way to make productivity gains in your warehouse.

Robert Kriewaldt

3PL, Real Estate, Warehousing

Leverage Your 3PL's Real Estate Assets For In-Demand Cold Storage

Whatever challenges your perishable goods operation faces, it’s likely that the right 3PL can offer innovative solutions.

Steve Elliott

3PL, Supply Chain, Warehousing

What's the Deal With Flexible Warehousing?

A third-party logistics provider with its own dedicated workforce is still a company's best option for handling and storing sensitive goods.

Distribution, Logistics

DHL Gives Mio Better Inbound Logistics Control

DHL provides Mio with more control over inbound orders from eight countries to reduce detention and demurrage costs while improving intake planning for distribution centers.

Michael Eastabrook

Loading Dock, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Data on Loading Dock Activities Improves Operations, Boosts ROI

With new technology that assembles objective information to support well-informed decisions, warehouse managers can base decisions about their loading docks on data rather than assumptions.

Big Data, Distribution

Fostering a Data-Centric Culture in Fulfillment Operations

Investing in data management can help your DC run smoother. However, you shouldn’t quit once you’ve rearranged a few aisles. Take your learnings from fulfillment and use them to encourage greater data investment in all aspects of your operation.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Supply Chain

SMBs and E-Commerce

Here's a look at the strategies that small- and medium-sized retailers use to help them thrive despite competiton from much larger companies.

Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Warehousing

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Fulfillment Innovations

Product spotlight on fulfillment innovations

E-commerce, Distribution, Technology

Best Buy's Shiny, New Supply Chain Strategy for the Holiday Season

Best Buy made its list and checked it twice, and it's ready to take on the holiday season with a new and improved supply chain.

Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Retailers Are Looking to Invest in Warehouse Robotics

A look at how robotics are currently being used, as well as how they'll be used in the future.

Supply Chain, Safety, Warehousing

Safe & Sound

This story examines the labor management challenges associated with warehouse safety and recommends some best practices.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Warehousing

Meeting Your Retailer's Expectations

A leading CPG company uses Hub Group’s consolidation expertise to eliminate cost and improve service.

Retail Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail

Germany, Austria Retailers Go for BOPIS

Germany and Austria retailers display a balanced market of omnichannel practices.

Ryan Brown

Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Warehouse Focus as the Key to Optimizing Your Supply Chain - Ruan

To optimize their supply chains, shippers should leverage warehouse innovations, implement an optimal TMS and WMS, and determine the best warehouse site.

Retail Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

VERTICAL FOCUS | Beauty Products

The latest news and trends impacting the beauty products supply chain

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Bridal Wear Supply Chain

A harmonious marriage of brick-and-mortar services and online offerings is the path to fulfillment in the bridal wear supply chain.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Advanced Optimization Techniques For Enhanced Solutions - Hub Group

A leading retailer engaged Hub Group to develop an optimized solution that maximized the limited capacity in markets throughout its supply chain.

Labor Management, Supply Chain

The 8th M for Supply Chain Success

In the competitive world of business, every organization is seeking an edge—a catchy marketing phrase, an innovative product launch, improvements in efficiency and productivity—something to create a little separation to provide that illusive competitive advantage.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Georgia: The Logistics Advantage

Georgia, a leading point of origin for companies to move products to their customers, has an inherent geographical advantage that is enhanced by a superior infrastructure and its status as home to many of the leading logistics companies and practitioners anywhere in the world.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

VERTICAL FOCUS | Retail

The latest news and trends impacting the retail supply chain

Valerie Metzker

Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain

Retail Combats a $351-Billion Problem

Despite growing concerns, many retailers see free and flexible return policies as an essential part of staying competitive.

Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

Ryder Redefines the Smart Warehouse

Supply chain solutions provider Ryder System has successfully transformed its smart warehouses in the Miami, Dallas, and Chicago markets. The facilities feature the four technologies Ryder defines as definitive benchmarks of an effective smart warehouse.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

News & Trends Impacting the Luxury Goods Supply Chain

Top trends impacting the travel and hospitality supply chain

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution

A New Argument for Pool Distribution as More Specialty E-Retailers Set Up Shop

Pool distribution is one strategy that’s getting a second wind in the face of intensifying e-commerce pressure and the changing face of America’s malls.

Distribution, Logistics, Safety, Trucking

The Secret to Combatting the Hidden Costs of Detention Time

Dock appointment scheduling solutions enable shippers, carriers and consignees to avoid decreases in annual earnings and improve driver safety.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

How Data Collection and Artificial Intelligence Are Building and Digitizing the Next-Generation Warehouse

As supply chains increasingly transition from being viewed as a cost center to a competitive differentiator, optimization and efficiency has become critical to success in today’s world focused on next day delivery. To support this transition, the importance of real-time data and analysis is rising rapidly.

Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Evolving Warehouse Processes as the Supply of AS/400 Talent Tightens

A conversation with a supply chain executive about how he was trying to enhance his company’s inventory management and overall warehouse processes, with a customized AS/400 system in place.

Jim Gehr

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment

Solving the Three Toughest Challenges in
E-commerce Fulfillment - DHL Supply Chain North America

E-commerce is continuing to create opportunity for a range of businesses, but supply chain challenges can limit growth and compromise customer relationships.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Real Estate, Warehousing

How the E-commerce Warehouse Is Adapting to Life in the Big City

The goalposts in e-commerce fulfillment continue to move. Consumers routinely expect two-day or even next-day delivery, and same-day delivery is on the horizon.

Cloud Computing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Technology

How the Cloud Creates Cost Savings—and Tax Benefits

Modernizing your distribution business isn’t just about adopting the latest and greatest technology. From seamless scalability to cost-efficiency to tax benefits, the right solutions can pave the way to significant results.

Customer Service, Retail Logistics, Retail

How Retailers Earn 5-Star Reviews

This story explores some of the ways retailers use customer service to build customer loyalty, both in stores and in the e-commerce channel.

Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

5 Ways a WMS Can Cut Supply Chain Costs

An interview with Donald Broughton about freight flow and the economy; report details how private investment could improve nation’s aging infrastructure; research finds almost two-thirds of transport organizations are pursuing Industrial IoT to improve environmental footprint; new report finds 75 percent of manufacturing workers don’t harbor concern for their job security amid the rise of new technologies; Port of Baltimore welcomes the largest containership ever to visit Maryland; TECSYS offers five ways to start cutting supply chain costs

Distribution, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

Holiday Cargo Theft Q&A with Scott Cornell of Travelers

A Q&A with Scott Cornell, transportation business lead and crime and theft specialist at Travelers, on how to avoid theft during the holiday season.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics

Walgreens Launches Home Delivery Program for Prescriptions

Walgreens is striving to become more consumer-friendly in an attempt to compete with e-commerce.

E-commerce, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Things are Looking Up for Multistory Warehouses

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Cold Comfort: Finding the Right Winter Warehouse

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Distribution, Logistics, Real Estate, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

How to Adapt an Aging Warehouse

When the time arrives to consider investing in additional space, many distribution centers, retailers and businesses dependent on warehouses face a dilemma: should the organization move to a new facility, build an addition, or try to retrofit an older warehouse? And, in the case of a retrofit or addition, what can be done to make an aging or existing warehouse space more suitable?

E-commerce, Fulfillment, Retail, Warehousing

Keeping up with B2B Fulfillment Demands this Holiday Season

According to a recent report by CBRE, the average U.S. warehouse is about 34 years old. While this may seem relatively “young”, in our digitally-transformed world, any 34-year-old technology is practically a senior citizen. What’s more, within retail, the last five years has seen the rise of eCommerce as a preferred shopping method for consumers. It’s no surprise that the same CBRE report notes that U.S. warehouses are currently under significant strain to keep up with demand.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

What's Ahead for Retail Technology? Ask the Crystal Ball

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics

Black Friday Delivery Data

Consumer data is rolling in from Black Friday. Convey published data insights that show how deliveries are performing across various categories compared to year-over-year data from 2017.

Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

12 Ways to Increase Supply Chain Velocity

This article recommends 12 strategies companies can implement to speed product flow in the supply chain.

E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Distribution, Logistics

New DHL Survey Reveals Expected Cyber Monday Growth for Businesses & More

A DHL distributed a poll to U.S. e-commerce businesses, reveals major challenges, priorities and more for e-comm businesses this Cyber Monday.

3PL, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Essentials of a Healthy Supply Chain Partnership

To ensure brands are managing the most efficient, optimized supply chain, they need to assess their supply chain partner’s commitment across the following key areas.

Global Economy, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Get Your Supply Chain Up to E-Commerce Speed

Supply chains face a conundrum when it comes to speed: no matter how automated your processes are internally, you’re only as fast as the next guy in the chain. Here’s what it takes to be e-commerce fast.

Last Mile Delivery, Retail Logistics, Retail

How E-Tailers Can Reduce Return Rates for Large Items

By following these steps, e-tailers can lower return rates, increasing profits and creating happier customers.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Leveraging Supply Chain Automation to Meet This Year’s Holiday Shopping Demands

The holiday sales rush presents both an opportunity and a challenge for shippers as they navigate high-volume orders and expectations for next-day shipping. By leveraging supply chain automation, shippers can meet this year’s higher-than-ever consumer demands while staying competitive.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

How AR Can Take the Sting Out of Seasonal Surge Training Costs

Every holiday season, warehouses expand their workforces two times or more to handle peak retail demand that can make or break the entire year. Here’s how augmented reality can help.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Reaching a Point of No Returns

Retailers around the world are slacking in the returns department.

Logistics, Packaging, Warehousing

Reducing Packaging Costs

Try these packaging moves, says APL Logistics Supply Chain Solutions Head Rajiv Saxena, to help offset higher parcel costs further up the supply chain.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Best Practices for the Gift of Successful Holiday Sales

For some retailers, holiday sales can represent up to 27.4 percent of annual sales. Having a clear understanding of your historical trends for seasonal goods is critical for forecasting seasonal categories this upcoming season.

Forklifts, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Supply Chain Shout Out: Forklift Power

A new report details the economic impact of a warehouse workhorse: the powered industrial truck or forklift.

Jonathan Tran

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Supply Chain

E-Commerce Commentary: Three Ways Shippers Can Improve Customer Satisfaction

Shippers should turn their attention to three frequently overlooked components of inventory record management to improve inventory accuracy and, ultimately, consumer satisfaction.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Third-Party Refurbishers Help Get
First-Quality Goods to Market

What if your shipment of apparel from overseas gets soaked with saltwater on its way to the distribution center? This supply chain solution can return merchandise to first-quality condition.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

The Ins and Outs of Deploying Mobile Devices Across the Supply Chain

Businesses face many challenges when it comes to mobile technology in their supply chain, from application selection to ongoing support. Here’s how to get with the mobile program.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail

Supply Chain Commentary: Prepare for Mobile Commerce

Mobile commerce is expected to become a $250-billion market by 2020, with an increasing number of sales being done via smartphone apps, says the 2017 UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper. Here are key takeaways for retailers.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

U.S. Manufacturers Respond to Regulatory Plans

Manufacturers and wholesale distributors are optimistic about the perceived impact of the Trump administration’s plans for trade deregulation on their businesses, according to new research commissioned by business software provider Exact.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

What Retail Apocalypse?
Retailers Open 4,000+ Stores in 2017

Store closings have grabbed headlines, but they're not telling the whole story. Find out what a new report says about the state of retail.

Rob Kriewaldt

E-commerce, 3PL, Retail Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Recent Industry Disruptions Challenge, Improve Retail Logistics and Supply Chain - WSI

The retail industry needs to adapt an agile and visible supply chain to fulfill increasingly demanding consumer requests.

3PL, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Retail

Solved: Satellite DC Quickly Fulfills Orders - Unyson

Unyson helped a customer simultaneously increase service for time-sensitive shipments while decreasing costs.

E-commerce, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Direct Hit

E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop. Now businesses of all sizes must reassess their supply chains to go direct to the consumer with faster-than-fast delivery and free shipping.

Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Sofa So Good: Software Upgrade Bolsters Furniture Company’s Growth

Furniture retailer upgrades its warehouse management system to furnish growth.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain

Supply Chain Commentary:
The Battle of Retail Titans

Amazon and Walmart are battling it out to conquer the last mile of the supply chain. It's important to note that this is not a competition for the grocery industry, but rather a battle of the distribution center.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Amazon’s Prime Day: Primetime for Online Retailers to Get Logistics Lessons

Amazon is the most sophisticated technical and logistical company on the planet. Here's what online retailers can learn from Prime Day.

Careers, Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Visibility

Paul Nugent: Feed the Flow

Profile on Paul Nugent, director of logistics for Kitchen and Bath Americas with Kohler Co.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Delivery Robots: Coming to a Sidewalk Near You

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Choosing a Warehouse Management System

The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance the performance of your people, and maximize equipment utilization. Use these tips to help select a WMS.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Warehouse Management & DC Optimization: Measuring What Matters

Selecting the best metrics at your company’s distribution centers requires the right tools, careful study, and constant collaboration.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management

Customized App Puts Bat Distributor in the Big Leagues

When a paper-based order management system slowed a baseball bat manufacturer’s growth, the company digitized for out-of-the-park growth.

Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Commentary: 5 Ways to Reduce Materials Handling Costs

Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Warehouses Eye Robots 

To better serve customers and remain globally competitive, warehousing and logistics providers are continuing to evaluate robotics solutions.

Robert Kriewaldt

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Distribution

Is the Logistics Sector Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The last mile will have to accommodate the reliable distribution of the billions of vaccines that providers will manufacture and ship in 2021. Here are the obstacles facing the supply chain.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Getting Crafty with Supply Chain Solutions - Verst Logistics

Verst Logistics helped an arts and crafts supplies company address peak season challenges and growing sales by expanding its supply chain capabilities.

John Paxton

Distribution, Technology , Warehousing

Pandemic Spurs Accelerated Investment in Supply Chain Automation, Digital Technologies

How will digital technologies and automated solutions help your supply chain succeed in this new, post-pandemic reality? For starters, they increase resilience in the face of disruption and support your workforce.

3PL, Distribution, Partnership

Taylored Fulfillment Services Acquires U.S. Operations of Toll Global Logistics

The acquisition triples Taylored’s footprint in key areas, totaling more than 4.1 million square feet of distribution space.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Preparing to Automate Your Warehouse

Optimizing warehouse efficiencies is an important first step before implementing automation.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Warehouse Automation Prognosis

While revenue for the global warehouse automation market will likely decrease in 2020, order intake will grow significantly, according to Interact Analysis' forecast. Take a look at other predictions in the report.

Distribution, Technology , Warehousing

GE Appliances Flips Its Smart Switch

GE recently launched its in-house SmartHQ Solutions suite. The SmartHQ Distribution module uses big data and smart warehouse technology to track real-time traffic, reduce product handling, and improve on-time delivery.

Big Data, Labor Management, Technology

3 Tips for Using Data-Driven Technology to Augment Worker Safety

Shippers utilizing IoT technology now have more data at their fingertips than ever before. When it comes to optimizing this information to keep workers safe from illnesses such as COVID-19 and injury, here are three tips to keep in mind.

E-commerce, 3PL, Warehousing

3PLs Play Pivotal Role

Order volumes increased by 81% for third-party logistics (3PL) providers supporting e-commerce since the lockdown began, according to data from 3PL Central's customer base. These are the highest order volumes per 3PL ever, on par with Black Friday in 2019.

Distribution, Technology , Warehousing

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Order Picking Solutions

Take a look at the latest order picking solutions taking distribution and fulfillment to the next level.

Distribution, Technology , Visibility

Improving Visibility: And Sew It Goes

Timely deliveries are critical for Tacony, a manufacturer and distributor of sewing and floor care products. Learn how the family-owned company cut costs, streamlined transportation, and boosted service levels by collaborating with Sunset Transportation.

Labor Management, Manufacturing, Risk Management

COVID-19's Impact on North American Manufacturers

The latest COVID-19 Manufacturing Survey from Thomas Insights illuminates emerging trends in reshoring, labor, and technology, and reveals a positive outlook for the future of manufacturing.

Supply Chain, Sustainability, Warehousing

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Technology

Flexibility for the Win

The majority of retailers say that artificial intelligence and machine learning can add significant value to their demand forecasting processes, and more than half say it will improve other critical supply chain capabilities.

Distribution, Demand Planning, Retail

Home for the Holidays

Consumers are planning to do their holiday shopping mostly from home and earlier this year, presenting big challenges for distribution centers.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Technology

True Manufacturing Embraces More Efficient, Visual Load Building

Looking to streamline load building, True Manufacturing turned to MagicLogic Optimization and integrated Cube-IQ, a software solution that optimizes load planning. The result was reduced work hours and increased efficiency.

3PL, Distribution, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Sustaining Operational Excellence

TA Services' transportation management solutions helped MRC Global, a distributor of pipe, infrastructure products, and valves and fittings, improve visibility and enhance service levels.

Inventory Management, Technology , Warehousing

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Labeling Solutions

Product Spotlight: Take a look at the latest supply chain labeling solutions, including barcode scanners, printers, software, and inventory management tools.

Eric R. Byer

Distribution, Chemical Logistics, Warehousing

NACD Program Ensures Seamless Partnerships

The chemical distribution industry poses a unique challenge for warehouses and carriers due to the wide range of goods that fall under strict regulatory requirements for handling, storage, and shipping. Finding a 3PL partner who can meet these expectations is critical and often requires considerable research and evaluation.

Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing

The Next Generation of Warehouse Labor

How technology innovation is changing the nature of many warehouse jobs.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Automation Is the Key to Warehousing During COVID-19

Supply chain managers don’t have to sacrifice worker safety to maintain production levels during COVID-19. Incorporating automation into warehouses can help solve the problem.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Smart Warehouses Boost Their IQ

Working together with IoT, AI, drones and other advanced technologies, WMS solutions help warehouses gain accuracy, efficiency, and speed.

Pallets, Sustainability, Warehousing

Pallets Take the Spotlight

Before the advent of warehouse club stores, pallets were usually found behind the scenes. Now considered a crucial part of a systems approach to the supply chain, pallets are front and center in companies' sustainability strategies.

Retail Logistics, Demand Planning, Retail

Providing Solutions Through Unprecedented Times

With the increased demand for essential supplies across the country, Hub Group’s collaboration with multiple retailers has helped suppliers deliver critical loads quickly and safely.

Distribution, Finance, Manufacturing

Distributors, Shippers Eye Surcharging to Stay Afloat Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Accepting credit cards can be a major differentiator for businesses, enabling customers to pay however is most convenient for them. To balance this need with the necessity of maintaining margins, consider credit card surcharging.

Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Technology

Uncorking Automation Bottlenecks

Although 57% of organizations say they're piloting automation processes and 93% of employees are optimistic automation will make their jobs easier, digital transformation efforts often fall apart. Many companies rely on IT to drive transformation without engaging other departments, creating bottlenecks.

Risk Management, Technology , Warehousing

How IoT Can Optimize Overwhelmed Supply Chains

With more and more brick-and-mortar shops temporarily closing their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s immense pressure on retailers to deliver much-needed supplies to individuals at home. The Internet of Things (IoT) can help mitigate this risk and ensure supply chains operate as swiftly as possible.

Green Logistics, Distribution, Technology

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

Take a look at notable good works, green projects, acquisitions, and more from February 2020.

3PL, Distribution, Supply Chain

GOOD QUESTION | What Supply Chain Terms Do People Sometimes Confuse?

We asked and you answered—these are the supply chain terms and phrases that you think people often confuse.

Robert Walters

Audit Services, Retail Logistics, Freight Payment Services

Eliminating Extra Costs From Double, Triple Orders

Multiple orders moving the same day to the same customer but on different bills of lading add up costs for shippers. The solution is to consolidate them.

Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

Take a look at some of the newest services and solutions in the supply chain industry.

Big Data, Retail, Sustainability, Warehousing

Supply Chain Predictions 2020

Industry leaders look to the future, offering advice and strategies to help you successfully navigate the year ahead.

Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Conquering Overflow Leads to a Long-Term Partnership

Read how Suddath secured a long-term partnership with medical device manufacturer after managing its overflow product through warehouse management and value-added services.

Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Come Together: Logistics and the Sharing Economy

Cross-industry supply chain models and innovative ways of monetizing assets help shippers and logistics providers drive efficiencies

Green Logistics, Food Logistics, Retail Logistics, Manufacturing Logistics

Are You Ready to Join the Circular Supply Chain?

Companies and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware and shifting from a traditional linear supply chain to a circular one. By reducing the demand for manufactured products, we can reduce the toxicity and volume of waste that end up in landfills.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail

That's a Wrap: Holiday Shipping Tied Up in Knots

During the holiday shopping season, all eyes are on shipping, with more than half of consumers (60%), and nearly three-quarters of millennials (74%) claiming they were disappointed with holiday shopping services in the past.

Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Warehousing

Optimizing the Last Mile

Doing the final mile correctly leads to repeat business and loyal customers, but last mile processes involve more than just a truck and driver.

3PL, Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Automating Labor-Intensive Tasks Cuts 3PL's Costs by 50%

Javelin Logistics removed their reliance on manual labor and now thrive in the e-commerce marketplace by partnering with 3PL Central.

Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing

The State of Logistics

CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report presents an overview of the economy during the past year, key logistics trends, and the total U.S. logistics costs for 2018 (see chart). Here are some top takeaways.

Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Robots and WMS: Living in a Materials World

Material Bank connects interior designers and architects with material manufacturers by streamlining the complex sampling process with the made4net’s warehouse management solution.

Pharmaceutical Logistics, Distribution, Supply Chain

Enabling Faster Distribution in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industry - MD Logistics

New facilities in Indianapolis and Reno enable 3PL MD Logistics to support faster time to market for its life sciences and pharmaceutical customers.

Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

How SMB Warehouses Can Ramp Up Agility

Since barcode labels play essential roles in supply chain operations, making the most of advanced mobile printers and strategically located stationary printers can help small and medium-size businesses strengthen their competitive edge.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Warehousing

Meeting Your Retailer's Expectations

A leading CPG company uses Hub Group’s consolidation expertise to eliminate cost and improve service.

3PL, Technology , Warehousing

The Bot Revolution: 3PLs Go High-Tech to Streamline Warehouse Operations

3PL executives charged with making their company’s operations more efficient and cost-effective to the associates on the floor who pick the orders, all are singing the praises of the ‘bot revolution.’

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

The Best of BOPIS

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail

Getting Up on the Right Side of the Bedding

E-commerce retailer Buffy Inc. scales operations with Boxzooka as its 3PL fulfillment and warehouse management systems provider.

Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Retail

Canada Bupkus on BOPIS

Canada is still ahead of the United States when it comes to Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPIS) options.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Technology

Take Two Tablets

Two-thirds (66 percent) of retail store associates believe that if they are equipped with tablets, they could provide better customer service and improve the shopping experience, according to the results of Zebra Technologies Corporation's 11th annual Global Shopper Study, which analyzes the attitudes, opinions, and expectations of shoppers, retail associates, and retail decision makers.

Andrea McFarling

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Minimize Returns While Improving Sales

Minimizing costs and even making a profit in reverse logistics is critical to an e-commerce company’s health. Here are some ways to do that.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution

A New Argument for Pool Distribution as More Specialty E-Retailers Set Up Shop

Pool distribution is one strategy that’s getting a second wind in the face of intensifying e-commerce pressure and the changing face of America’s malls.

Last Mile Delivery, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Supply Chain Automation Surges

Supply chain automation is gaining ground, particularly in warehousing and middle- and last-mile logistics.

Big Data, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Get IT Together

Integrated WMS and TMS solutions increase visibility and communication and optimize the movement of goods.

Sarah Johnson

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Mobile Warehousing & Storage: The Warehouse Manager's Secret Weapon - Milestone

To improve warehouse utilization and efficiency, dry van trailers can be a cost-effective solution, allowing manufacturers, retailers and distributors to rapidly (in 24 to 48 hours) flex up their warehouse space on a month-to-month basis and at costs savings of 50% over traditional warehouse space.

Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

Evolving Warehouse Processes as the Supply of AS/400 Talent Tightens

A conversation with a supply chain executive about how he was trying to enhance his company’s inventory management and overall warehouse processes, with a customized AS/400 system in place.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Today's Warehouse: Armed For Speed

More warehouses are moving “eaches” as well as traditional pallet orders, and facing ever-increasing demands for speed. To manage the diverse product flows in a timely manner, shippers are bringing different technologies to their warehouses, including robotics and robust warehouse management systems. They’re also supplementing mammoth warehouses with smaller “micro-centers” that they can locate closer to population centers.

John McDonald

Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing

Driver Shortage or Lack of Innovation?

Here are a few ways to think differently about the truck driver shortage to make the industry more efficient and technology friendly.

E-commerce, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

When Logistics Worlds Collide: Fashion History Predicts Future of Pharma Fulfillment

Larry Hotz, of WDSrx - Woodfield Distribution, LLC, draws from his experiences in the fashion industry to predict the future of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

What Will Retailers Find Under The Tree?

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Logistics, Materials Handling, Technology , Warehousing

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Lifts Growth Projections

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Click & Collect Not Clicking Yet

The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains

Expedited Shipping, Logistics, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing

Benefits of New Mobile Weighing Technologies

Mobile weighing technologies meet the emerging “need for speed” trend by providing a means of weighment at the point of loading and unloading. They do this while at the same time immediately communicating a wealth of specific business and logistical data, eliminating inefficient traffic patterns, and improving safety by reducing traffic congestion.

Ben Conwell

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Will Airbnb for Warehouses Take Off?

On-demand services are becoming so much a part of our daily lives that millennials can't imagine a world before Uber or Postmates. Now, on-demand service is becoming a reality in the logistics real estate sector.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Fulfillment Makeover Reveals A Glowing Supply Chain

Faced with rapidly-accelerating demand for its products, skin care company Rodan + Fields, an e-commerce merchant, chooses a distribution solution that includes a new location and automation.

Thom Campbell

Demand Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Managing Warehousing Requirements During Peak Periods (Without Committing to Long-term Contracts) - Capacity, LLC

Warehouses should use these techniques to maintain service level agreements—the guaranteed turnaround time for an order to go out—during peak demand periods.

Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation

Preparing for the Rough Road Ahead: Taking a Long-Term Look at How the Driver Shortage Is Affecting LTL

According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry expected a driver shortage of more than 50,000 at the end of 2017. Unfortunately, it’s projected to only get worse. By the ATA’s projections, the shortage could extend to more than 174,000 drivers by 2026.

Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

5 Ways Warehousing is Going Green

5 Ways Warehousing is Going Green

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the first thing you would do to solve the warehouse labor shortage?

Readers discuss ways to solve the warehouse labor shortage.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Reinventing Your Warehouse or DC

Here are some warehouse operations moves—some small steps, some not—companies can do to boost their bottom lines and improve customer satisfaction, including layout and organization, docking, picking and receiving, fulfillment, and packaging.

Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Product Spotlight: Warehouse Workhorses

Spotlight on efficiency-boosting products for warehouses and distribution centers.

Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing

Georgia: Pathways to Progress

In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

New Floor & Decor Facility

New and noteworthy in the supply chain

Keith Biondo

Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

The Human Experience

In the rush to satisfy ever-increasing demands for speed and efficiency, and the clarion calls to deliver your best customer experience, supply chain managers need to consider that impact on the worker experience.

Fulfillment, Technology , Warehousing

Supply Chain Commentary: Picking a Robot for Your Warehouse

Industry 4.0, the trend toward smart factories, will touch all aspects of the supply chain, and you should plan your mobile robotic system accordingly.

E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

E-Commerce Warehouses: SuperSize Me

E-commerce has driven a more than doubling of the average footprint of warehouses built in the United States since the early 2000s.

Jamie Overley

4PLs, Food Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing

Why Adherence to SQF Requirements Is Crucial to Supply Chain Integrity

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Safe Quality Food (SQF) rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2016. Even though SQF compliance isn’t federally mandated, the repercussions of failure to comply can be felt throughout the supply chain.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Supply Chain Commentary: How to Reduce Supplier Inventory Costs

Many shippers rely on the Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) in which the supplier alerts you of pending deliveries. You may see a product name, a PO#, and select dates, but the ASN does not contain the details that receiving or warehouse management needs. There is a better way.

Keith La Londe

Cloud Computing, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Purchasing a Cloud-Based WMS? Get Grounded

Cloud-based warehouse management systems have many merits, but don’t presume they offer a cheap, one-size-fits-all option for your organization. In other words, read the fine print.

Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Engaging Customers Through AI

Retailers turn to artificial intelligence to boost customer service.

Pan Chen

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Be Nimble,
Supply Chain Be Quick

Use these tips to identify and respond quickly to changing variables in an omni-channel supply network.

Lori Mitchell-Keller

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain

Developing Innovative Delivery Services That Delight Customers

To compete in today’s evolving retail landscape, companies must differentiate themselves to meet consumer demands and drive brand loyalty.

Economic Development, Distribution, Logistics, Ports

Florida: Logistics & Distribution—The Future is Here

Florida's state-of-the-art seaports and airports, and strong highway and rail networks, have helped establish a strong and growing logistics sector.

E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Warehouse Upgrade: Of Boxes and Briefs

To prepare for the holiday rush, apparel retailer MeUndies is adopting a more automated, efficient system to provide better tracking, quality control, and more efficient labor usage.

Keith Biondo

Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing

Reconstructing Supply Chains

Supply chain infrastructure is rebuilding itself, below the surface where only logisticians can see it.

Careers, Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Visibility

Paul Nugent: Feed the Flow

Profile on Paul Nugent, director of logistics for Kitchen and Bath Americas with Kohler Co.

Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

Top 3 CEOs in the Transportation and Warehousing Industry

These companies have the most likeable CEOs in the transportation and warehousing industry, according to a new report from Owler.

Forklifts, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Warehousing

5 Ways to Prevent Forklift Accidents 

Forklift accidents have a devastating effect on warehouses – and they happen more often than you think. Use these five keys to prevent forklift accidents and promote warehouse safety.

Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Technology , Supply Chain Management

4 Ways to Include Deskless Logistics Workers in Your Digital Strategy

Supply chains are undergoing unprecedented restructuring driven by competition, demand shifts, and trade wars—circumstances further accelerated by COVID-19. Here are five ways to support the digital transformation of logistics by connecting deskless workers:

Manufacturing Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Implementing Industry 4.0 to Streamline Your Supply Chain

How beneficial will the fourth industrial revolution be for manufacturers? Adrian Burton, from Harrison Castings, explores three ways Industry 4.0 may help streamline your supply chain.

Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing

How SMB Warehouses Can Ramp Up Agility

Since barcode labels play essential roles in supply chain operations, making the most of advanced mobile printers and strategically located stationary printers can help small and medium-size businesses strengthen their competitive edge.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

159 Expert Tips to AMP Your Supply Chain

Get moving with these actionable tips to jolt your warehousing, transportation, and logistics operations.

Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Trends on the Horizon in 2019

The four trends that will have the greatest impact on operations in North America in the coming year, according to DHL Supply Chain.

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Real Estate, Warehousing

How the E-commerce Warehouse Is Adapting to Life in the Big City

The goalposts in e-commerce fulfillment continue to move. Consumers routinely expect two-day or even next-day delivery, and same-day delivery is on the horizon.

Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Retail, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Remains the “Next Big Thing”

Symphony RetailAI, and CPG manufacturers, announced the findings of a benchmark report. The fourth annual study, conducted by Retail Systems Research (RSR) and sponsored by Symphony RetailAI, shows enhanced efficiencies from previous years, but clear room for improvement in fulfillment strategies, demand forecasting, and inventory accuracy and visibility.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Lori Fellmer Keeps It Moving

A profile of Lori Fellmer, vice president of logistics and carrier management with BassTech International.

Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Meet Your Match

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Distribution, Logistics, Real Estate, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

How to Adapt an Aging Warehouse

When the time arrives to consider investing in additional space, many distribution centers, retailers and businesses dependent on warehouses face a dilemma: should the organization move to a new facility, build an addition, or try to retrofit an older warehouse? And, in the case of a retrofit or addition, what can be done to make an aging or existing warehouse space more suitable?

Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking

Securing Capacity While Pivoting for Peak Season - Hub Group

A home goods retailer turned to Hub Group to secure capacity in the face of a hectic peak season.

Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Expertise, Strategic Warehousing Facilitates Unexpected Spike in Inbound Deliveries - Hollingsworth

Hollingsworth assisted a leading automotive manufacturer with an unexpected surge with strategic negotiations and savvy adjustments to inventory management.

E-commerce, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Cookware Company Stirs Up a Sizzling Supply Chain

Even after adding a third production shift to its foundry, Lodge Manufacturing Company couldn’t manufacture enough cast-iron cookware to fill orders. To meet demand, the family-owned business in southern Tennessee invested $85 million in a second foundry, a modern 212,000-square-foot distribution center, and the company’s first warehouse management system, mobe3 from EVS.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Reinventing Your Warehouse or DC

Here are some warehouse operations moves—some small steps, some not—companies can do to boost their bottom lines and improve customer satisfaction, including layout and organization, docking, picking and receiving, fulfillment, and packaging.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Supply Chain Needs More Accurate Costing Information

Supply chain professionals need more accurate and effective cost information to help their decision-making.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Collaboration: Myth or Reality?

Supply chain collaboration (SCC) is vital for companies to make critical decisions quickly and outpace the competition. But, are the key concepts of collaboration a current reality or a myth? This article breaks them down.

Shan Muthuvelu

Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Rapid Rollout Plan for Manhattan's WMS - ITOrizon Inc.

A rapid implementation strategy is ideal for enterprises whom must implement very fast, as well as continuing focus on process improvements.

Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Top 6 Factors for Selecting and Implementing a WMS

Warehouse management systems provide organizations with a boost to their operations and help them keep up with the growing demands of their customers and partners. Still, implementing a WMS is a complex process that requires extensive planning, study and patience. Experts point to a number of key factors to consider when shopping for a system for your organization.

3PL, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Retail

Solved: Satellite DC Quickly Fulfills Orders - Unyson

Unyson helped a customer simultaneously increase service for time-sensitive shipments while decreasing costs.

Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Commentary: Wearable Technology Set to Permeate the Supply Chain Workforce

Think of wearable technology as consumer facing? Think again. Wearables one-up handheld devices and have real supply chain implications.

E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing

Automation Is a Game Changer for
E-tailers

A majority of consumers have moved on to online shopping. According to a report by eMarketer Retail, in 2017, retail ecommerce sales worldwide increased by 25% over the previous year. What has really helped boost e-commerce, is the convenience of quick delivery. This adds to the purchase experience that is vital for sustaining customers over the long term. This is possible only when the retail operations are driven by technology integration and automation, across its entire supply chain.

E-commerce, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Cookware Company Stirs Up a Sizzling Supply Chain

Even after adding a third production shift to its foundry, Lodge Manufacturing Company couldn’t manufacture enough cast-iron cookware to fill orders. To meet demand, the family-owned business in southern Tennessee invested $85 million in a second foundry, a modern 212,000-square-foot distribution center, and the company’s first warehouse management system, mobe3 from EVS.

Jennifer Benson

3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Want to Run a More Successful 3PL? Learn from the Best. - 3PL Central

Warehouses who use this philosophy to create disciplined, rigorous strategies were able to achieve superior results.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology

Supply Chain Convergence: Stitching Together Best-of-Breed Technologies

Supply chain technology ecosystems are evolving as once distinct processes for executing TMS, WMS and YMS functions converge. Is the best path forward stitching together a trifecta of best-of-breed technologies, or going all-in on a single instance, single platform for all three?

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Commentary: Satisfying Customer Demand in a 365 E-Commerce Market

Today, shippers need to employ innovative solutions year-round, both digitally and with a physical presence in the supply chain.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

How AR Can Take the Sting Out of Seasonal Surge Training Costs

Every holiday season, warehouses expand their workforces two times or more to handle peak retail demand that can make or break the entire year. Here’s how augmented reality can help.

E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation

E-Commerce: The Great Retail Equalizer

This story looks at some of the trends and challenges associated with e-commerce today, and strategies for dealing with those challenges, through the eyes of one small retailer, one medium-sized and one large.

Distribution, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Keeping Your DC in Peak Shape:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.

Retail Logistics, Retail, Packaging, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management

The Perfect Amount of Packaging

Sustainable packaging helps shippers’ bottom line and brand as well as being easier on the environment.

Distribution, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing

Keeping Your DC in Peak Shape:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.

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