Control towers are taking on an increasingly vital role in modern-day warehouses, powered by advances in artificial intelligence, says Kevin Reader, director of business development and marketing with Knapp.

Micro-fulfillment is undoubtedly the hottest topic in 2020 for many retailers.

What is this thing called a warehouse?

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

The potential downside of automation in the warehouse isn’t just about the number of human jobs that it’s poised to erase.

Even in the devilishly complex world of investment banking, logistics and supply-chain technology can be a tough sector to comprehend.

The meteoric rise of business-to-consumer retail e-commerce has sent shock waves throughout the industry. Now, the impact is reverberating beyond Amazon and eBay to affect business-to-business companies everywhere.

The past decade has seen a monumental shift in the requirements placed on distribution centers. As customers continue to trend toward online sales and demand faster delivery times, retailers and wholesalers are feeling the pressure.

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.