Automated forklifts are designed to do a lot on their own, but they're not as self-sufficient when it comes to service and maintenance.

With a policy of keeping large amounts of inventory on hands, Parts Town was ready for any supply disruption. But it was also aided by having previously installed a goods-to-person system in the warehouse.

Amazon showed its e-commerce and cloud-computing businesses can churn out revenue even as consumers worry about inflation and the company gets serious about curtailing expenses.

Robots are increasingly characterized as a panacea for numerous challenges in retail warehouses, but where does the hype end and reality begin?

The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market. 

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are game-changing technologies for many industries — especially supply chain and logistics.

Balmiki Bhattacharya, vice president and market sector leader of the industrial practice at Nelson Worldwide, explains the concept behind “hyperlocal” fulfillment centers, and the criteria that retailers should consider when creating them.

A look at the technologies that logistics startups have developed to transform the last mile, as well as a peek into the future of the sector.