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Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.

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Retailers Embrace Gig Economy Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Business intelligence lights the path for others.

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Logistics Experts from SSI Schaefer Implement Automated Deep-Freeze Warehouse in Manila, Philippines – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

ORCA Cold Chain Solutions (ORCA) was founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of ISOC Holdings. Within a very short time, the company has become the leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics, warehousing and complementary services for the food and agricultural industry.

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Cognitive Technologies in the Retail Space

Enterra Insights

Although every economic sector undergoes constant change, the retail sector has probably seen more changes in a shorter period of time than most other sectors. With all of the changes in the retail environment and the continued shift away from conventional technologies, cognitive computing in retail is becoming increasingly important.”[1]

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Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System

Logistics Viewpoints

Boot Barn is a retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. In 2017 Boot Barn installed the Körber Warehouse Management System (WMS) in its Wichita facility that spanned almost 100,000 square feet at that time. Facility History.

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Eight Warehousing Trends Continuing in 2022: What You Need to Know

6 River Systems

Warehousing and logistics management is constantly evolving. Managing a warehouse in today’s climate can be a challenge. As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages.

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Has There Been a Retail Revolution?

Enterra Insights

Two years before the COVID-19 pandemic jolted the retail landscape, Jeff Schmitz ( @JeffreySchmitz4 ). Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. It’s undeniable that we’re in the midst of a retail revolution.”[1] Retail Stores Blur with Distribution Centers.

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