Order Management & Fulfillment

IN A WAREHOUSE, MULTIPLE CONVEYOR BELTS HOLD PLAIN BROWN BOXES OF MANY SIZES

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Bridging the Peak-Season Performance Gap

March 25, 2025

A post-peak season analysis reveals three distinct areas where the gap between expectations and reality was most pronounced.

A WORKER IN COLD WEATHER GEAR WRITES ON A CLIPBOARD IN A WAREHOUSE

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How Automation Is Changing the Game in Cold-Chain Storage

February 17, 2025

Cecile Dick-Calmes, SCB Contributor

Following is a look at some of the leading automation opportunities that are poised to transform cold chain storage.

An aisle of a warehouse with boxes stacked on shelves, with a blue visualization in the foreground with "AI" written inside of a blue circle

Oracle Launches AI Software for Supply Chain Management Platform

February 5, 2025

SupplyChainBrain

The AI system can provide insights into best practice operating procedures for procurement advisors, as well as data on product forecasts for suppliers.

WAREHOUSING

How Warehouses Can Dynamically Adjust to Changing Labor Needs

February 3, 2025

Keith Moore, CEO, AutoScheduler

By drawing on real-time data, predictive analytics and intelligent scheduling, warehouses can remain agile, efficient and better prepared to meet customer expectations.

ROBOTICS

Humanoid Robots Will Show Little Progress in Warehouse Adoption Next Year

February 3, 2025

Ryan Hannon, Director of Customer Excellence, Plus One Robotics

Eventually, humanoid robots will likely augment rather than replace existing warehouse systems.

Amazon to Shutter All Facilities in Quebec

January 23, 2025

SupplyChainBrain

Amazon cited a need to cut costs as the main motivation behind the move, although Quebec is also home to the company's only unionized warehouse in Canada.

Supermarket aisle, woman legs and basket for shopping in grocery store.

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Why Grocers Need to Adopt Strategies for a Seamless Customer Experience

December 30, 2024

Dani Jurado, SCB Contributor

While many grocers aspire to achieve a unified commerce strategy, some face challenges in identifying the best path forward.

A visualization of supply chain phases set to a warehouse background

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Integrating EDI and OMS: A Winning Combination for Next-Generation Supply Chains

December 24, 2024

Ram Venkataraman, SCB Contributor

When it comes to supply chain optimization, the integration of electronic data interchange and order management systems is crucial to achieving better communications with trading partners.

A white and brown warehouse building, with a large blue arrow shaped like a smile adorned across the top above a panel of black windows

Senate Probe Claims Amazon Ignored Warehouse Safety Warnings

December 17, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

An analysis of company data showed that Amazon warehouses recorded over 30% more injuries than the industry average in 2023.

MANY SHEETS OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ARE STACKED IN A WAREHOUSE, A BLURRED YELLOW ROBOT MOVING DOWN THE AISLE BETWEEN THEM

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Warehouse Orchestration: The Next Great Supply Chain Breakthrough

December 16, 2024

Keith Moore, SCB Contributor

Warehouse orchestration is a cutting-edge approach to managing the operational flow of modern warehouse environments.

Order Management & Fulfillment

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding order fulfillment for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of order fulfillment solutions in the warehouse.