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Other Voices: The new Space Race in warehouses and distribution centers
December 27, 2019
Consumer demand is altering the supply chain and logistics landscape.
Other Voices: The need for an evolved supply chain in e-commerce
December 3, 2019
Supply chains can improve customer experience by making it easy to send data up and down the chain, with real-time information delivered via APIs and automated updates.
Zebra study: 75% of Millennials abandon in-store purchases, led by out-of-stocks
December 3, 2019
Study suggests retailers must deliver a seamless multi-channel experience, managing inventory and building smarter operations by leveraging technology to provide more personalized services.
Avery Dennison to acquire Smartrac’s RFID inlay business
November 26, 2019
Acquisition to expand Avery Dennison's Intelligent Labels platform across a variety of end markets and customers within the industrial and retail segments.
Other Voices: Six ways modern warehouse design has changed
November 25, 2019
The location, height, contents and velocity of distribution are in flux, driven by data analysis and exacting customer demands.
PMMI: Omnichannel advances drive supply chain innovation
November 19, 2019
As they pursue omnichannel strategies, 71% of companies interviewed say the biggest impact is on software and enterprise systems, while half report the need to modify their existing systems.
NRF and Dept. of Commerce report October retail sales gains
November 15, 2019
Commerce reported that October retail sales, at $526.5 billion, were up 0.3% compared to September and up 3.1% annually. NRF reported that October retail sales were up 0.2% from September to October on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 4.2% on an unadjusted basis.
Pet specialty retailer implements multi-carrier shipping software
November 14, 2019
The retailer reduced shipping costs, increased carrier compliancy and enhanced customers’ experiences.
Tompkins Robotics partners with PULSE Integration
October 29, 2019
Partnership to offer fully modular robotic sortation solution ideal for retailers needing to ramp up for holiday or peak seasons.
Columbus-based Vargo opens suburban Cincinnati office
October 24, 2019
Company promotes Bart Cera to president, names new CFO and hires 11 new associates.
Ultimation Industries is finalist for Amazon’s Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Award
October 24, 2019
Chosen from among 1,300 entrants, the provider of large conveyor systems recently expanded into smaller, ‘quick ship’ products and systems that are sold through their website and in Amazon’s stores.
Zebra study: Record number of enterprises becoming ‘intelligent’ with growing IoT investments
October 22, 2019
Retail organizations have gained the most momentum in the last 12 months, moving from the bottom of the 2018 vertical Index rankings to the top, second only to healthcare.
September retail sales see annual gains
October 16, 2019
Commerce reported that September retail sales, at $525.6 billion, were off 0.3% compared to August will rising 4.1% compared to September 2018. NRF reported that September retail sales were off 0.1%, from August to September, on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 4.5% on an unadjusted basis annually.
CBRE report: Light-industrial properties gaining traction
October 14, 2019
Warehouses smaller than 120,000 square-feet growing in demand, due largely to continued e-commerce growth.
SOTI Connect adds new printer management solutions with SATO, Brother and Printronix
October 10, 2019
At its user conference, the company announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft Azure, and solutions for managing business-critical printers in the retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare sectors.