Many shippers and 3PLs want a warehouse management solution - and one that is quipped with such capabilities as electronic data interchange - yet more than a third of businesses still use paper, pen or spreadsheets as their WMS.

The search for optimal efficiency in the distribution center continues. In this program, we examine a number of cutting-edge concepts in D.C. automation, including mobility management, robotics and the use of horizontal carousels in retail warehouses.

The challenges of omnichannel distribution are perhaps the largest issues facing retailers today. Two senior consultants from Kurt Salmon identify solutions that can help retailers deal with omnichannel demands today and stay ahead of future changes.

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an online educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe.

Competing against large enterprises is never easy, but a smaller pet-foods retailer finds that cloud-based voice technology was what it needed to run warehouse operations more smoothly.