Amazon Has a Nuclear Option Against Walmart and Other Competitors
I recently wrote an article titled, “Did Walmart Convince FedEx to Dump Amazon?” in which I made the argument that Walmart coached FedEx to make the decision to end its Express […]
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Devices are a first step to warehouse automation
Dive Brief: Warehouse professionals expect planning for full automation to overtake augmentation of labor with technology in the next four to five years, according to a Zebra Technology survey. Zebra […]
Amazon develops new warehouse robots to replace conveyor belts
Amazon has developed new warehouse robots that move packages from human workers to chutes on their way to being delivered, replacing conveyor belts. Called Pegasus, the new machines are an […]
Safety 2019: Effective strategies for warehouse fire prevention
Does your warehouse facility have an adequate fire prevention and preparedness strategy? That was the question on attendees’ minds in the standing-room-only crowd for Tim Dietz’s and Ray Panko’s presentation […]
Five Reasons Why Business Logistics is Essential for Your Company
Research has shown that 24.7% of supply chain professionals agree that the costs of delivery are the biggest challenge that B2C businesses face. Logistics is a word that was initially used to […]
Amazon’s Warehouse Worker Tracking System Can Automatically Fire People Without a Human Supervisor’s Involvement
Amazon’s demanding culture of worker productivity has been revealed in multiple investigations. But a new report indicates that the company doesn’t just track worker productivity at its warehouses – it […]
The Importance of Warehouse Management and Putting Effective Processes in Place
Managing a warehouse is never easy at the best of times. There’s either too much space or not enough. Not every staff member has previous work experience at other warehouses […]
Six Warehouse Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore
In this fast-paced distribution environment, knowing where products are at any given time—and how quickly they can be packed, shipped, and delivered—is a “must have” that most companies continue to […]
9 Tips for Maximizing Logistics Effectiveness and Reducing Logistics Costs
In the world driven by disruptive technology, adapting to change is no more a choice for the betterment of your business. By not adapting to change, people in Logistics Industry […]
Amazon Building Separate Warehouses For Hazardous Products
Amazon won’t be storing hazardous products in its regular warehouses in the future. According to a new report, Amazon is actually building separate warehouses for hazardous goods. The first of […]
