Topic: Warehouse

United States retail sales, for the month of February, were solid but were not at the same levels to begin 2022, according to data respectively issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Total February U.S.-bound containerized freight imports—at 2,528,809 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were down 5.5% compared to January and up 6.9% annually. For U.S.-bound shipments, Panjiva reported that February shipments—at 1,234,197—were off 7.7% compared to January and up 17.7% annually. On a year-to-date basis, shipments—at 2,571,891—are up 15.06% compared to the first two months of 2021 and imports—at 5,206,073—are up 2.66%, for the same period.

High-density automated storage and retrieval systems take advantage of your unused vertical ceiling height, increasing capacity in a smaller footprint.

Yes, there are too few maintenance technicians. No, this doesn’t have the earmarks of an industry crisis. But it sure needs to be a priority of individual companies to hire and retain people capable of high performance levels.

In this transcript of an ISM-sponsored Webcast, Andrew Kelley and Rob Fijalkowski discuss spare parts strategy during Covid and the future.

Yes, you read that right. Here’s the story of a patent-pending tote for automated storage systems that holds loads of 70 pounds and acts just like a sprinkler head if a fire ever breaks out.

With around 1,200 employees, Siemens Logistics mail and parcel business generates annual revenue of about €500 million.

In preparation for the coming year, we’ll talk about the challenges you’ll face, the changes you’ll likely witness and ultimately the top 22 trends coming your way.

The labor crunch is a serious issue, not just for front-line employees in DC and other supply chain sites, but when it comes to higher-level supply chain talent, too. We surveyed supply chain professionals and found less than one-third feel their companies are highly prepared to handle demand with current staff, while two-thirds have increased wages to try to retain more people.

In the UK, Crown Paints used voice to bring productivity gains to its pallet-build process that supports the growing need for mixed-SKU pallets needed by its network of 130 decorating centers.

What if you could get away from that large, centralized palletizer fed by a maze of fixed conveyor that too often seems in the way? Not a bad idea. Here’s an option that doesn’t require more people to make up for newfound flexibility.

Sensors must be kept clean, but safe and steady autonomous operation should minimize unplanned repairs.

Hammerhead Material Handling saves two months installation time by selecting new ResinDek shelving system and meets fire code & seismic requirements.

This infographic will guide you through the five most important considerations when evaluating an order fulfillment solution.

Through a comparison of shuttle technology, discover the key benefits a roaming shuttle will provide to your order fulfillment and daily operations.

Deal bolsters ShipMonk's network with eight fulfillment centers spanning 1.3 million square feet of warehouse space

While the stories this month delve into a few unique niches of materials handling, it’s fascinating to see that the current operations environment is the common denominator.

Amid shortages and disruptions, e-commerce orders are on fire at the same time as brick-and-mortar sales are heating up. Retailers are looking to technology and innovative strategies to keep up.

Inventory control at the warehouse level is simple, right? Follow WMS processes, set some minimum SKU levels, be diligent about scan verifications to track consumption, and you’ve nailed it. While that worked 20 years ago, in today’s more complicated world with automated storage and fulfillment systems that hold inventory, you may need WES capabilities.

In a recent report, IFCO has put some numbers to what can be accomplished with reusable totes and related containers.