Warehouse Management News
Doors Make the Difference for Cold Storage
Advancements in freezer/cooler door technology and a recent study from the Door and Access System Manufacturer’s Association (DASMA) now make it easier to choose which kind of door to use on a freezer/chilled room in a cold storage distribution center (DC).
Wearable Technology in the Warehouse
Connected networks of factory hardware are already enhancing process transparency and enabling previously untapped analytics in several plants, and wearable technologies have the opportunity to further improve operational efficiencies.
Fans Keep You Warm?
Big Overhead Fans Keep Employees Comfortable and Cut Heating Costs
Warehouse Capacity Economics and Trends
This paper explores the data and economics behind warehouse capacity and inventory issues, and illustrates how on-demand warehousing can provide a specific, right-sized option when extra space is needed and how to monetize space when it is unused.
Why Manufacturers Should Invest in (or Change) a WMS/WCS
Manufacturing operations that store component parts—either made in-house or supplied by another facility or vendor—may or may not rely on a warehouse management system (WMS) and warehouse control system (WCS) to track and control inventory and its movement.
3PL Central Picks Up $17.5 Million from Mainsail
Mainsail Partners has invested $17.5 million in 3PL Central, a provider of warehouse management software, and Mainsail’s Jason Payne and Stephen Wolfe have been added to 3PL Central’s board.
FORTE Secrets of the Smart Warehouse
Ten ways to think smarter about distribution center design. This paper will review four functional areas that are key to smart warehouse design and operation.
Behind the Dematic Acquisition of Reddwerks
As cycle times shrink and order fulfillment systems operate in real-time, it's all about the algorithms.
Dearborn Mid-West Company Acquires W&H Systems to Form DMW&H
W&H Systems will be integrated into Dearborn Mid-West’s Material Handling Systems Division and be rebranded DMW&H, collectively DMW&H will deliver material handling innovation to multiple industries.
Material Handling System Choices: Priorities, Approaches and Selection Processes of Decision-Makers
Take the mystique out of material handling system choices and installation partner decisions by examining the priorities, operational objectives, and partnering approaches of decision markers involved in selecting and deploying these systems.
2015 Warehouse & DC Operations Survey Results
With the advance of omni-channel and e-commerce, respondents are expanding facility size, experiencing an uptick in technology use, and applying more capital expenditures to outfit the added square footage - all positive signs of continued growth.
24/7/365 Distribution Center Remote Monitoring
Remote monitoring services aren’t just for big, integrated installations anymore; these applications are emerging in subcomponents all around the warehouse/DC.
Amazon Hiring 100,000 Temporary Employees for Massive Holiday Ramp-Up
Seasonal workforce is up 25 percent from a year earlier, and the e-commerce retailer continues to expand same-day delivery options.
Putting Data Analytics to Work for Your DC
Warehouse execution software is a new kind of intelligence that makes sense of the past to prepare for the future.
E-Commerce and New Delivery Paradigms Shape Future of Global Logistics
Colliers International analysis uncovers critical need for more extensive logistics and warehousing networks in towns and cities worldwide to support urban, online demand.
Amazon Expands Its Ecommerce Empire Yet Again
Amazon has just launched a new online store called Handmade, and much like Etsy, it will sell handcrafted items, serving as the middle-man between artisans and consumers.
OTTO: Heavy-Load Material Transporter
OTTO is a self-driving vehicle designed to increase throughput and reduce operational costs in warehouses and industrial centers.
Stand-Alone Automated Equipment
Remote monitoring services aren’t just for big, integrated installations anymore; these applications are emerging in subcomponents all around the warehouse/DC.
Coca-Cola’s New Supply Chain Strategy – Sell 9 Production Plants to Independent Bottlers
Coca-Cola Co. said that it plans to sell nine production facilities to three of its largest independent bottlers as it seeks to unload low-margin assets and reduce manufacturing costs in the United States.
Home Depot Opens Third and Largest Direct Fulfillment Center
The company has officially opened its third and largest of three new direct fulfillment centers to support the continued growth of its online sales, which now account for approximately five percent of total revenues.
Featured Companies
Ongoing Warehouse is a fast growing, Swedish based, software company that specialize in a web-based Warehouse Management System for 3PL-companies. Our mission is to quickly and easily provide a capable, web-based Warehouse Management system for the International 3PL-market. Ongoing Warehouse…
The Center of Innovation for Logistics
The Center of Innovation for Logistics is the leading statewide resource for fueling logistics industry growth and global competitiveness. The Center provides the technical industry expertise, collaborative research, and partnerships needed to help the industry connect, compete, and grow globally.…
SI Systems, a subsidiary of Paragon Technologies, inc., has a rich tradition of innovation and has been a key player in the material handling industry for more than half a century. Pfizer, Office Depot, Walmart, General Motors, Maybelline, John Deere,…
Direct Shot Distributing is a 3PL service provider offering omnichannel solutions to a diverse group of clients. We cover 90+% of the US market within one to two day ground service from our Franklin, Indiana and Ontario, California locations.
Supply chain management solutions from IBM deliver supply chain planning and execution capabilities across the extended enterprise, enabling companies to anticipate, control and react to demand and supply volatility within the supply chain. Managing how and where you fulfill orders,…
Swisslog delivers data-driven & robotic solutions for your logistics automation alongside reliable, modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking companies, we are committed to setting new standards in warehouse automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part of the KUKA…
Axis Global Logistics is a leading transportation and logistics company that focuses on creating supply chain solutions for companies in a variety of industries. These solutions are built on a leadership team of veteran logistics professionals as well as on…
Alpega’s solutions connect supply chain partners across your logistics ecosystem via a single cloud-based platform to collaboratively manage E2E transportation workflows. Alpega’s modular design and ease of integration address the varying needs of companies of all sizes…
We work at the intersection of drones and cutting edge artificial intelligence, until recently, drones were only suited for flying outdoors at high altitudes, today, they’re smarter than ever before, combine these flying robots with our proprietary AI and…
Ubimax is a leading supplier of wearable computing solutions which are deployed by organizations, midsize companies as well as international enterprises spanning multiple industries. Its innovative solutions improve customers’ business process speed, quality and flexibility beyond state-of-the-art by making use…
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