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The Big Picture: Business as Unusual
October 11, 2017
A selection of innovative new business models illustrates how the warehousing, distribution and supply chain industries are finding creative ways to ensure success.
Australian team wins Grand Championship at 2017 Amazon Robotics Challenge
August 1, 2017
Contestants were awarded $270,000 in prizes to support continued innovation within the robotics and automation community.
Keeping up with, or replicating, Amazon is key to retailers’ success, says AlixPartners research
July 26, 2017
New research report suggests that because Amazon "will never stop innovating or taking risks," retailers continue to struggle to compete.
Gartner announces rankings of the 2017 Supply Chain Top 25
May 30, 2017
Winners revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Unilever retains the top spot in rankings as Amazon joins the "Masters."
Plug Power announces Amazon agreement for multi-site GenKey deployments
April 5, 2017
At a press conference on Wednesday, Plug Power (Booth N207) announced that it has reached an agreement with Amazon to deploy Plug Power fuel cells and hydrogen technology in its fulfillment network.
Conveyors and Sortation Keep up the Pace
April 4, 2017
Pushed to the limit by e-commerce and omni-channel, the modern DC needs flexible, safe and efficient conveyor and sortation solutions that support high-velocity operations.
The Evolving Distribution Center Technology Stack
April 3, 2017
With the growth of e-commerce, the technology stack for distribution centers is expanding. We explore why WES/WCS software is gaining prominence and share how operations are expanding their use of data science.
Jim Tompkins builds a supply chain
January 4, 2017
After years of writing about supply chains, Tompkins is building out an ambitious e-fulfillment network for retailers and e-tailers.
Supply chain: What I’m watching in 2016
December 28, 2015
If recent stories are any indication, transportation, sourcing, inventory management and supply chain resilience will dominate supply chain projects next year.
Amazon helps ALAN raise more than $75,000 with fundraiser
October 6, 2015
To celebrate ALAN's 10-year anniversary and to support ALAN’s disaster relief mission, Amazon helped ALAN with a matching gift fundraiser during a 24-hour period.
Amazon executive offers to match donations to ALAN—for the next 24 hours
September 29, 2015
Amazon senior vice president offers to match contributions to the American Logistics Aid Network up to $25,000.
German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge
June 1, 2015
Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.
Yaskawa Motoman announces partnerships with university teams for the Amazon Picking Challenge
February 5, 2015
Dual-arm robots donated to advance development of robot capabilities in e-commerce and material handling.
Survey asks: Need for green or need for speed?
July 18, 2014
Consumer preferences suggest businesses should reconsider chasing the Amazon model.
Research examines link between supplier performance and customer loyalty, which to address first
June 20, 2014
Study uncovers facts supporting rule of thumb; it costs seven times more to land a customer than to retain one.