Distribution Center

4PL and 3PL partner to open the first of five locations slated to open around the United States within the next six months.

A look at Modern's 2017 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.

3PL operators and facility owners are benefiting from a rapidly rising rate of product returns, as many retailers outsource reverse logistics operations to cut costs and gain maximum efficiencies.

Partnership combines Optricity's slotting algorithms and patented processes with Bastian Solutions’ expertise in facility layout and design.

Online sales create instant short-term demand for warehouse and distribution center space, a potential headache for retailers.

The future belongs to organizations that have the flexibility to adapt to how consumers prioritize choice, speed and convenience on a purchase-by-purchase basis through a true omni-channel experience.

Warehouse jobs are plentiful and DC wages are rising faster than the national average. Companies are responding by investing in new productivity software solutions, according to a recent survey. Get the full results in our Perfect Order Webinar.

As e-commerce fulfillment pressure continues to climb, our annual survey points to the many changes taking hold—from more investment in automated approaches to piece picking, more use of robotics, increased interest in throughput metrics and general process improvement.

Labeling success stories and horror stories prove the value of testing...and testing some more.

Recent data issued by industrial real estate firm CBRE in its U.S. Industrial Availability Index continues to highlight the decline of the average availability rate for United States-based warehouses and distribution centers, with the third quarter rate heading down ten basis points to 7.7, its lowest availability rate going back to 2001.

Apex program addresses issues with handheld scanner and battery management for 440,000 square-foot distribution facility. Apex devices decrease downtime and increase productivity and reduce costs.

A leading distributor of professional salon products in the U.S. forms unique partnerships with its key LTLs to lower transport costs, reduce its carbon footprint and improve service to its 565 store locations.

Come get an insider's view of the latest technologies for inside your Distribution Center. You'll learn which technologies are being piloted, which are having success and moving from concept to implementation and into production on the maturity scale, and what's coming on the horizon.

Transaction marks Lawson Products’ fifth and largest acquisition in 24 months, more than doubles sales in Canada.

The warehousing and distribution center (DC) market in Western Europe is experiencing one of the highest levels of rental growth ever recorded. Here’s where the action is and what you need to know if you’re expanding your EU operations.