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The Labor Challenge and DC Productivity
November 10, 2017
Warehouse jobs are plentiful and DC wages are rising faster than the national average. Companies are responding by investing in new productivity software solutions, according to a recent survey. Get the full results in our Perfect Order Webinar.
Hyper-Local Distribution and the Future of Retail
November 9, 2017
Repurposing existing or closed retail space as hybrid retail/ distribution hubs streamlines fulfillment and gives consumers more control over the delivery or pickup of their orders.
Other Voices: Learn from well-run projects, learn even more from poorly-run projects
October 26, 2017
Labeling success stories and horror stories prove the value of testing...and testing some more.
Emerging Technologies for Your Distribution Center
October 5, 2017
Come get an insider's view of the latest technologies for inside your Distribution Center. You'll learn which technologies are being piloted, which are having success and moving from concept to implementation and into production on the maturity scale, and what's coming on the horizon.
Lawson Products acquires Canadian fastener distributor The Bolt Supply House Ltd.
October 4, 2017
Transaction marks Lawson Products’ fifth and largest acquisition in 24 months, more than doubles sales in Canada.
Other Voices: Safety at the loading dock
September 29, 2017
The proper selection and usage of dock equipment can improve safety and productivity.
Apex Tool Group donates tools, use of warehouse to Harvey, Irma relief
September 20, 2017
$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
September 5, 2017
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
August 25, 2017
A proactive approach to reverse logistics can prevent labor costs from skyrocketing, while also improving customer service.
Plug Power announces expanded collaboration with Walmart
August 1, 2017
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
July 26, 2017
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
June 30, 2017
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
June 20, 2017
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
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."
Other Voices: Why DCs should care about the WannaCry ransomware attack, and what to do about it
May 18, 2017
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.