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Apex Tool Group donates tools, use of warehouse to Harvey, Irma relief
$340,000 in in-kind donations made to nonprofits ToolBank USA, Houston ToolBank and Trusted World.

Other Voices: Distribution center boom and a perfect storm of labor disruption
Supply chain organizations must make it a priority to build a resilient talent acquisition team that can weather turbulence and help sustain a positive bottom line.

Other Voices: Reverse logistics no longer a supply chain afterthought
A proactive approach to reverse logistics can prevent labor costs from skyrocketing, while also improving customer service.

Plug Power announces expanded collaboration with Walmart
Walmart to expand use of hydrogen fuel cells in its distribution center material handling fleet by $80 million.

Keeping up with, or replicating, Amazon is key to retailers’ success, says AlixPartners research
New research report suggests that because Amazon "will never stop innovating or taking risks," retailers continue to struggle to compete.

Vanderlande opens new manufacturing and distribution center in USA
New facility to reduce total cost of ownership for customers through shortened lead times, increased flexibility and agility.

Other Voices: Seven tips for extending the life of logistics assets
How to improve performance by identifying risk, planning accordingly, pursuing upgrades and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Gartner announces rankings of the 2017 Supply Chain Top 25
Winners revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Unilever retains the top spot in rankings as Amazon joins the "Masters."

Other Voices: Why DCs should care about the WannaCry ransomware attack, and what to do about it
Windows will stop supporting its mobile operating system in 2020, leaving devices vulnerable to attack. While that may seem like a lifetime away, savvy DC operators need to develop a migration plan.

Rethink Cycle Counting in your Operations
By taking a fresh look at their cycle counting practices, warehouse and DC teams are creatively using existing technology and resources to expand their cycle count benefits.

Voice-directed system postpones WMS upgrade while accommodating rapid growth
Distributor transitions from paper-based to voice-based execution ahead of facility move. WMS, Warehouse Management Systems upgrades using Voice Technologies, Distributors us voice picking technology to promote growth.

Other Voices: Five key steps to a successful warehouse label and sign installation project
Whether for new warehouses or expansions, several key preparation steps can ensure warehouse labels and signs meet needs and go-live date.

Making the Case: Distribution Center (DC) Workflow Automation to Drive Process Optimization
Today’s distribution centers are under increasing pressure to reduce costs and increase margins. But higher productivity and lower errors cannot be achieved by simply layering new software and hardware on top of inefficient processes

Making the Case: Distribution Center (DC) Workflow Automation to Drive Process Optimization
Today’s distribution centers are under increasing pressure to reduce costs and increase margins. But higher productivity and lower errors cannot be achieved by simply layering new software and hardware on top of inefficient processes

HAVI identifies five trends for 2017 impacting foodservice supply chains
Rapidly evolving customer preferences have a substantial impact on supply chain operations.


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The Paccurate Report
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.