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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Eight percent of warehouses have a surge of over 100%.

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Inventory and Inflation

Enterra Insights

The irony of excess inventory. Reporters from Bloomberg explain, “A nationwide inventory glut has led to unexpected bargains for U.S. 5] She writes, “Deep discounts are expected on oversize couches, appliances and patio furniture that are more expensive for companies to store in their warehouses, analysts say.”

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The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger

The Logistics of Logistics

is a native of northwest Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Shippers have replenished their inventories after struggling with supply chain bottlenecks during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va., Freight brokerage giant C.H. billion last year.

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A History of Robots in the Warehouse: From da Vinci to the Future

Locus Robotics

By Mary Hart Although robots may be something you haven’t considered for your warehouse with manual operations, the concept of robots has been around for a while. We’ve seen robots evolve from far-fetched science fiction to an indispensable part of modern supply chain and warehouse operations.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 29, 2019

Stord

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. in February) to 2.68

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The Time for Inventory Management Automation is Now

QAD

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. But minutes ago, his coworkers in Ohio called to explain a time-sensitive business scenario and he needed to understand the risks before approving their creative solution.

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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.