Stord

MARCH 17, 2019

Supply chain problems have hurt Adidas’ sales growth in the first half of 2019, especially in North America. Demand for warehouses with at least 1 million square feet remains strong near major population centers. However, port volume for 2019 is still elevated, up by 1.6% Parcel carriers cut 9,700 jobs in February.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

Consider these industries and areas of the economy where logistics capabilities will expand throughout 2019. E-Commerce Demand Will Lead to the Urbanization of Warehousing As explained by On Time Logistics , the urbanization of warehousing refers to the increased use of warehouse space to move product closer to consumers.

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Stord

APRIL 14, 2019

Despite this recent downturn, employment in the subsector is up in 2019 as a whole. Speed and efficiency inside warehouses are more important than ever , according to speakers at ProMat 2019. Warehouse management systems, robotics, and voice technology are three tools warehouse operators can use to improve productivity.

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Stord

JULY 9, 2019

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 2019 Warehouse Robotics Usage Increases to 25% Supply chain consultancy EFT has reported 7% more survey respondents are testing robotics in selected warehouses in 2019, up from 18.4% And, the passive tags gather data that can improve operational efficiency, especially in warehouses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. Why is that?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Keynote speakers at LINK 2019 include Dick Johnson, President and CEO at Foot Locker, Inc., GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

In my home state of Massachusetts, which decriminalized small amounts of recreational marijuana in 2008 and fully legalized recreational marijuana in 2019, recreational cannabis prices have plummeted due to a massive shift in supply and demand. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

The percentage of ships using power at the port was even higher at the end of the year (82% in December), and port officials want to continue to increase electricity use in 2019. Warehouse jobs need a better reputation , according to Dollar Tree Chief Supply Chain Officer Gary Maxwell.

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Stord

MARCH 24, 2019

Many shippers started front-loading spring inventory in warehouses near the port last fall to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports originally scheduled for January 1. Now, as the warehouses finally empty and free up space, empty chassis and containers are going back to the ports in greater numbers than usual. Any big stories we missed?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a year in which warehouses and distribution centers continue the development and implementation of technology-based processes. Shipments sent from a warehouse, which may be a major distribution center for Walmart, Target or another company, can be sent direct-to-consumer. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. Download WhitePaper.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

Thanks to the popularity of e-commerce, warehouses are some of the hottest properties in real estate. Phillips ( @EricaEPhillips ) reports some retailers were so desperate to find warehouse space this past holiday season they created pop-up warehouses in vacant suburban lots and parking garages.[1] The right kind of warehouse.

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Stord

MAY 5, 2019

higher than in March of 2019. and China has lowered grain shipping volumes in 2019. The total volumes last month were 2.4% lower than the same period in 2018, but 3.7% Some of this rebound is due to recovery from flooding in the Midwest, where carriers have now resumed normal operations. Trade uncertainty between the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2021

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. In 2019, Doug Smith, VP of Supply Chain at Boot Barn and Erik Easton, CEO of E2 Solutions reconnected and discussed Boot Barn’s facility expansion plans. Facility History.

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Vinculum

MARCH 18, 2021

The Digi-Smart manufacturing process empowers enterprises to gain control of their warehouses and ensures that products can be delivered to customers as quickly as possible. This wave of change has made warehouses smarter and more agile. Some experts say that within five years high-performance warehouses will be fully autonomous.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2019

Warehouse automation is expanding at a phenomenal rate, and the capabilities that are considered best in class in 2017 will start to experience limitations in 2019. The post What’s Pushing Warehouse Automation Strategies Forward: Technology and People appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

In my home state of Massachusetts, which decriminalized small amounts of recreational marijuana in 2008 and fully legalized recreational marijuana in 2019, recreational cannabis prices have plummeted due to a massive shift in supply and demand. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Ocado, the British warehouse automation and online grocery company, is dealing with fallout from a recent warehouse fire. The exact cause of the fire is unclear, though firefighters said the design of the warehouse made it difficult to properly stop the flames. This facility had stored Verizon phones and products.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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Stord

APRIL 28, 2019

Demand for warehouse space is spurring new construction projects near the Dayton, Ohio airport. Additionally, inventory that was shipped late last year is now starting to leave warehouses, another factor that could raise freight demand in the second and third quarters. and relatively low labor costs. days in January (and 3.2

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Stord

MARCH 31, 2019

Over 4 million robots will be used in 50,000 warehouses by 2025 , according to one report. Automated systems offer shippers and warehouses greater efficiency and speed, also providing a potential solution to ongoing labor shortages. The port expects savings from lower fuel usage to cover the cost of the project within two years.

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ATLANTA, May 1, 2019 -- STORD®, the pioneer of Networked Distribution, next-generation warehousing and distribution for modern shippers, today announced its 13th rank on Atlanta Business Chronicle ’s famed Pacesetter Award list of the top 100 fastest-growing privately held companies in Atlanta.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

Shippers need to understand the top supply chain and logistics automation trends to watch for in 2019. However, 2019 will see more companies develop like freight tendering and scheduling systems that will allow companies to streamline logistics management. This is augmented reality, and it will become more commonplace throughout 2019.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Managing a warehouse can be a complicated task. Keep reading to discover how warehouse management works, gain a confident understanding of the typical warehouse team structure, and learn how to optimise your warehouse processes. In this warehouse management guide: What is warehouse management?

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

If your company is having trouble finding warehouse workers, you’re not alone. Warehouse staff is harder to come by than ever, with great competition for available candidates. Why is it so difficult to find warehouse workers? The primary challenge is that competition for warehouse talent has never been greater.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

There are labor shortages, driver shortages, equipment shortages, and warehouse space shortages from coast to coast. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehouse space shortages: their causes, when we can expect them to subside, and how 3PLs can help. CSCMP panel has unwelcome warehouse space shortage outlook.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. The February reading in the New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index was -0.26, reaching negative territory for the first time since August 2019. And still others provide the best networking opportunities.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 24, 2020

All the steps in between that order's receipt and final fulfillment are manageable through these iterations of warehouse management software. Yet, it's amazing how many distribution operations are running without the benefit of even a basic warehouse management system. 6] " From DC to D2C ", Liz Morrell, eDelivery , August 2019.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

The e-commerce giant’s new 855,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Staten Island is 20% smaller than its usual facilities, but handles 50% more inventory than a traditional warehouse because of design choices and its use of automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

The company has about 200 of their own coffee shops; Peet’s also sells coffee bags and K-cup packages through 15,000 warehouse clubs, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide. These DSD warehouses in turn receive less-than-truckload size shipments on at least a weekly basis. Those reps go into stores and stock the store shelves.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A notable exception is the logistics industry, where warehousing and transportation operations were busier than ever. In fact, the eCommerce boom of 2020 has made warehousing harder to come by than any time in recent memory. What’s happening in warehousing? Online sales increased a whopping 44% in 2020 vs 2019.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The 2018 peak warehousing season flourished on the optimism in the market. Unfortunately, experts do not necessarily believe the 2019 peak season will see the same results. Cautious optimism remains, and with even more considerable uncertainty in the market for 2019, supply chain leaders need to take stock of lessons learned.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 22, 2023

As an ISO-9001 certified supply chain management, warehousing services , and 3rd-Party logistics (3PL) provider, BR Williams of Oxford, Alabama, understands the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and maintaining a sustainable business. There has also been a 20-fold increase in E-commerce sales from 2000 to 2019. covering 1.7

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Stord

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Last year, the ripple effects from new tariffs on imports from China rocked warehouses and ports in America. At the Port of Los Angeles, for example, a sudden rush of shipments overloaded the local warehouse market. In the Los Angeles warehouse market, that meant limited warehouse availability and greater transportation costs.

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