Regional hubs may lose warehouse jobs to automation

High need for manual labor in concentrated areas, coupled with a labor shortage, may lead companies to adopt more automated technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2016

AutoZone reaps benefits from inventory mega-hubs

Parts retailers are adopting the same strategy as distribution centers: stockpile inventory in regional hubs to service smaller location centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 29, 2016

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Front-end fulfillment disrupting traditional logistics

What is not considered disruptive today may be considered disruptive tomorrow.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 28, 2016

ProLogistix: Warehouse workers say work/life balance matters more than a raise

This is helpful information for an industry trying to replace retiring Baby Boomers.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 26, 2016

Can disabled workers increase warehouse productivity?

Walgreens, AMC and Home Depot are among the companies that see disabled workers as an asset to the company.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

Survey: How to reduce food waste through packaging

Supply chain collaborations can directly reduce waste by increasing shelf life or signaling conservation tactics for consumers.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

The hidden costs of warehouse fires

Insurance may cover reconstruction and property damage, but warehouse fires often lead to drastic inventory shortfalls and logistical challenges.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Global Logistics Properties extends U.S. reach with $1B purchase from Hillwood Development

GLP remains the second-largest logistics property company in the U.S. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Report: Reefer transport growth yields hope for struggling shippers

Pharmaceuticals and cut flowers are an area of opportunity for the industry, given proper investment. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Report: Companies increase ROI on warehouse space by combining technologies

AS/RS and layer picking systems, when combined, can take advantage of vertical space while automatically adjusting for seasonal fluctuations.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Report: Mobile technology boosts productivity at low costs

Mobile technology's portability, ruggedness and reliability facilitates millions in savings for every percentage point increase in productivity.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Oracle meeting supply chain shortcomings with LogFire buy

The company seeks to expand its reach into cloud storage applications.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Why logistics startups are a hot investment

Technological expertise and an eye for inefficiencies drive new companies from innovation to acquisition.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 6, 2016

Gap warehouse fire shows cost of lean supply chains

Gap's northeast distribution center accounted for a third of the company's distribution space, sparking severe disruptions for the company during peak season.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016

Demand for big box warehouses at record highs

Industrial vacancies are dropping throughout the continent, not just in large distribution markets.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016

Logistically Minded: GDP, cold chains and augmented reality

Skim through this week's newly announced technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2016

West coast terminals table chassis fee

Yet the terminals affirmed their right to compensation since the machines occupy rentable space.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

Chicago warehouses reveal Midwest's growing freight needs

At least seven warehouses are being built in Chicago and industrial space is the only limiting factor.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 31, 2016

GameStop latest retailer to prefer shipping from stores over warehouses

The strategy is seen as having fewer reverse logistics challenges when combined with other omnichannel tools.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Labor Day brings increased cargo theft risk

FWI Freight Watch recommends reinforcing security protocol in preparation for the holiday weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Ports suffer from warehouse boom, on-demand supply chains

Retailers are stockpiling inventory and decreasing reliance on large container shipments.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

CA judge removes hurdle for World Logistics Center

Moreno Valley, CA's city council approved the 2,610-acre warehouse project last year, but various lawsuits have delayed its development.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 22, 2016

How e-commerce sparked a logistics boom

Distribution centers are opening all over the country and 3PLs are becoming increasingly popular. But how did this happen?

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 21, 2016

Incentives, location lure Aldi to build divisional headquarters, distribution center in VA

The Richmond area offered various benefits to the grocery retailer, not the least of which is the one-to-two hour travel time to major cities.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 18, 2016

Low vacancy rates, booming e-commerce fuel largest warehouse development in CO's history

The project will cost roughly $30 million and will bring Majestic Realty's rentable storage space to roughly 4.2 million square feet.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2016