Decisions to adopt on-demand packaging still mostly come down to dollars and cents, although in recent years considerations of sustainability have come to the fore.

According to LogisticsIQ, the U.S., China and Germany make up more than half of the global market for warehouse automation in terms of demand.

By prioritizing workforce quality and focusing on compliance, businesses can ensure they’re bringing in the best candidates for the job.

As of June 20, the company says it's replaced 95% of its plastic pillows with recyclable paper fillers at its North America fulfillment centers.

Supply chain disruption continues to be a challenge for retailers across the globe. Nevertheless, there are some proactive measures that retailers can take to mitigate risk.

The “next generation” of packaging must meet strict standards of recyclability, reusability, compostability, biodegradability and traceability.

Rising shipping costs, cumbersome processes and the growing demand for seamless service highlight the urgency for businesses to rethink their approach to last-mile delivery.

In the last few years, the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence has brought unprecedented levels of precision, efficiency and innovation to supply chain management.

Mark McCleary, chief technology officer with Lucas Systems, discusses the push for greener operations in the warehouse, particularly in the area of packaging.

Mark Holmes, senior advisor for supply chain with InterSystems, lays out the challenges that manufacturers face in optimizing their repackaging processes, and proposes some solutions for addressing those hurdles.