More and more warehouse operators are opting for implementation of robotics technology, says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.

The election near Albany, to be spread out over four days between Oct. 12 and Oct. 17 in Castleton-on-Hudson, could help determine the future of the Amazon Labor Union.

Companies are adding features such as natural light and fitness centers, in hopes of attracting and retaining workers.

Logistics and real-estate specialists say many large retailers are demanding extra room as they cope with a glut of inventories.

The Logistics Managers’ Index increased to 61.4 in September from 59.7 a month earlier, the report posted online Oct. 4 showed.

Micro-fulfillment reduces carbon emissions by placing warehousing and delivery operations closer to final-mile destinations, says Julien Seret, vice president of network supply chain at Attabotics.

Mike Wang, chief executive officer and founder of Innocent Armor, and Dwayne Shakespeare, director of e-commerce and parcel with Jillamy Inc., explain why Innocent Armor turned to Jillamy for a fulfillment center that could scale in line with the client’s projected growth.

Automation in the supply chain is certainly not new. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence-based systems have made automation far more effective.

Is there room in a modern-day warehouse for empathy? Happier workers mean higher productivity and better retention of staff.

Jim Brochu, general manager of supply chain with Pivotree, details the benefits of the company's new warehouse management system.