How Fulfillment by Amazon Works (FBA)
Many have heard of the acronym FBA and have wondered what it means, FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon and it is a service that is only open to you when you […]
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We are not robots’: Amazon warehouse employees push to unionize
Workers announced launch of union push in response to working conditions as company says it does not recognize allegations As Amazon’s workforce has more than doubled over the past three years, workers […]
Amazon and Walmart add more robots, but insist they won’t terminate jobs
Since Amazon bought warehouse robotics company Kiva Systems in 2012, its efforts in automation have been well known. The retail and tech powerhouse has introduced its cashierless Amazon Go stores, flirted […]
XPO Logistics Delivers a Roller-Coaster Ride to Wall Street
A dart from a short seller sent shares of the logistics company into a dive XPO Logistics Inc.’s smooth ride on Wall Street is turning into a roller-coaster, with the freight and […]
Container-line transformation faces its biggest test from those paying the bills
Ocean carriers are looking to reinvent themselves as providers of premium value-added services. The question is, are shippers willing to pay for the upgrades? Liner shipping firms are upgrading their […]
Trade wars will mean supply chain pain
In its attempt to bring China to heel, the administration could do great harm to U.S. importers and their supply chain partners. Abraham lincoln once said, “Give me six hours […]
‘Cost of doing business’: Target’s e-commerce sales growth means higher logistics costs
As Target’s e-commerce sales grow, the retailer is feeling the pinch from investments in the digital and delivery capabilities to make that happen. Target, like other retailers like Walmart and […]
Amazon Is Well-Stocked on Seasonal Workers
Amazon is reducing its seasonal hires this year by 20,000 people. Amazon isn’t hiring as many seasonal warehouse workers as in years past. The online retail giant is only planning to […]
Veterans bring skills and ‘can-do’ attitude to supply chain jobs
There’s a golden opportunity for military logisticians to continue their careers and play a key role in keeping supply chains staffed with competent professionals. In “The Art of War,” Sun […]
Robots and software are improving warehouse ROI
Faced with a new normal of double-digit e-commerce growth, supply chains are tapping into capital wells to help rise to the challenge. Target announced last year it was investing $7 billion, […]
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