RFID & Barcode

Versatility Is Key for Today’s WES/WCS Systems

December 4, 2018

Jerry List, SCB Contributor

Large multinational organizations face a growing number of warehousing challenges on both a global and local scale.

Think Tank

The Route to Smart Warehousing — and Why IoT Matters

October 31, 2018

Andrei Klubnikin

Meeting ever-shifting customer expectations is the only way to succeed in the digital era — and the internet of things is the cornerstone of Warehouse 4.0.

Q&A

IoT's Impact: What the Tech Promises in Logistics, Food, Pharma and Warehousing

October 22, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The internet of things is revolutionizing supply chains, but the value of some actions that connected devices can take may be questionable.

Case Study

Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

October 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

Robots on Warehouse Floor Show a Surprise Perk of Hot Job Market

Instead of displacing American workers, robots may soon make many of their jobs more efficient.

August 17, 2018

Bloomberg

Instead of displacing American workers, robots may soon make many of their jobs more efficient.

Why Online Retailers Need Better Inventory Management

Online sales are a must for just about every traditional retailer today. But they can also be a drag on profits.

August 6, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Online sales are a must for just about every traditional retailer today. But they can also be a drag on profits.

For Smaller Online Sellers, Is Amazon Friend or Foe?

To a smaller merchant looking to sell its products over the internet, Amazon.com, with its massive network of warehouses and fulfillment resources, might seem like an irresistible partner. At what point, though, does Amazon become the competition?

July 30, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Mobile Powered Carts Cut Labor Costs by $17K Per Month

June 22, 2018

Challenge: A global 3PL recently began providing fulfillment services for large, heavy components of cellphone tower parts. Due to size, material handlers often had to wait for forklift drivers to move components to static computer and printer desks in order to process orders. Workers also had to walk back and forth from staging areas to desks to enter data and print labels. Employee overtime grew in order to handle backlog, and workers reported stress and fatigue.

Five Tips for Managing Digital Transformation

May 9, 2018

Supply Management

Procurement teams needs to create a vision for how they are going to deal with digital transformation.

Warehouses Are ‘Getting Too Exciting’ in E-Commerce Age, Zell Says

May 7, 2018

Bloomberg

Investor interest in building and acquiring warehouses in the age of Amazon.com Inc. is overheating, and there might be more distribution centers created than there will be tenants to fill them, billionaire Sam Zell said.

RFID & Barcode

The latest news and analysis on RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions 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 RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions in the warehouse.