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Accenture to acquire Javelin Group
May 25, 2015
Founded in 1997, Javelin offers omni-channel retail planning, retail analytics, supply chain fulfillment and operations, and location and international expansion strategy.
JLL research takes strategic look at ways retailers can improve last-mile operations
May 21, 2015
Recent research issued by global commercial real estate firm JLL explores if retailers’ real estate, regardless of size, is a pro or a con in last mile processes.
SSI Schaefer appoints new executive sales manager for automated systems division
May 14, 2015
Williams brings extensive experience in business development in the automated material handling and logistics fields.
International manufacturer of vehicle loaders and transport conveyor systems opens U.S. site
May 14, 2015
New location to serve distribution companies, e-commerce traders, and system integrators responsible for developing warehouse specifications.
How omni-channel challenges impact costs, revenues and responsibilities
April 14, 2015
PwC CEO survey finds only 19% of top retailers say they can fulfill omni-channel demand profitably.
Business growth prospects rising in mature economies
April 9, 2015
Eurozone business leaders more bullish than the global average for the first time in 15 quarters.
Conveyor systems market to post steady CAGR of 3%-4% until 2020
March 30, 2015
Demand for solutions in food and beverage applications among growth drivers.
Intelligrated showcases what’s next for e-commerce
March 24, 2015
At a press conference Tuesday morning, Intelligrated (Booth 2903) showcased a series of solutions to optimize order fulfillment processes for e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment operations.
State of Trade report cites expected growth in 2015 but not at same pace as a year ago
March 13, 2015
A wide-ranging survey published by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, in partnership with Sourcing Journal, provides a detailed analysis on global trade patterns and trends focused on various segments of global trade.
Retail sales are modest in February, according to Department of Commerce and NRF
March 12, 2015
Commerce reported that February retail sales at $437.0 billion were down 0.6 percent compared to January and up 1.7 percent compared to January 2014, and the NRF said that February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, dipped 0.2 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month compared to January and increased 3 percent annually on an unadjusted basis.
RPA issues guidelines to strengthen safety of returnable containers in food supply chains
March 10, 2015
Extensive input from suppliers and end-users results in best practices for retailers, growers, and providers of RPCs.
BHFO handles double-digit growth
March 1, 2015
High-fashion, e-commerce company automated fulfillment to meet the next-day shipping challenge.
Mobile robots and goods-to-person picking power order fulfillment at BHFO
March 1, 2015
The compact system processes nearly 2,000 orders a day in 20,000 square feet.
Success with the last mile starts early
March 1, 2015
Fleet optimization and delivery tracking solutions improve “last mile” e-commerce deliveries, but success with final delivery depends on a solid process. Beginning upstream with DC network design, implementing fulfillment rules at the order management and WMS levels, and streamlining processes in the DC all pave the way for an efficient last mile.
