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On-Site Container Storage: A Flexible Answer to the Warehouse Capacity Squeeze
Warehouse space is one of the least flexible lines on a logistics budget. A lease is a multi-year commitment sized to a forecast, yet the demand it serves is rarely steady. Seasonal peaks, promotional surges, new product launches, and the safety stock rebuilt after a supply disruption all push storage requirements up and down on […]
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FedEx’s $1.4B Supply Chain Sale Triples CEVA’s North American Scale
By Ashley Prince | July 2, 2026 CMA CGM has agreed to purchase FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, a deal set to nearly triple the North American footprint of CEVA Logistics, the shipping group’s logistics arm. The acquisition is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approval. It also comes bundled with a commercial […]
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The Case Against Treating Micro-Fulfillment as a Permanent Model
Micro-fulfillment is having a moment. It is being framed as the inevitable next evolution of logistics: smaller footprints, closer to demand, faster delivery, lower risk. For some sectors, that narrative holds. For many others, it doesn’t.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AI-Powered Robotics
↓ ZeeBot. The new rack-climbing warehouse robot from Cainiao, an ecommerce logistics and technology provider, can climb up racking five stories high in as fast as 10 seconds. Designed to connect multiple operational links, ZeeBot can help warehouses move beyond point automation to AI-scheduled, end-to-end multi-robot collaboration. The solution also increases storage density, improving space […]
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Beyond Racking and WMS: The Overlooked Site-Readiness Checklist for New Logistics Facilities
A new logistics facility can look ready long before it actually is. The racking is in. The WMS is configured. Labor has been lined up. The grand opening date is sitting on everyone’s calendar. Then the last week before go-live turns messy because the practical details were treated like finishing touches instead of operating requirements. […]
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Beyond the Build: Updating the Next Gen Warehouse
To reset operations effectively amidst ongoing labor constraints and market uncertainty, warehouse leaders are implementing technology and enhancing processes to develop operations that are streamlined, flexible, and intelligent.
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IN BRIEF: The Latest Supply Chain, Freight Tech Updates
Yang Ming’s YM Willpower completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in Singapore. Now serving Yang Ming’s Far East – Mediterranean MD2 service, YM Willpower is the first vessel in the company’s 2026 roll-out of newly built 15,500-TEU class container vessels primarily fueled by LNG.
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What Is a Distribution Center? Definition, Uses, and Benefits
If you’ve engaged in eCommerce, you can attest to how hassle-free it has become to buy products online. The reason behind this efficiency in online shopping is distribution centers. They facilitate easy purchases and more convenient shipping times. With the rapid surge of eCommerce companies, distribution centers are becoming essential in streamlining the logistics process. […]
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The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Warehousing
Warehousing costs extend beyond leases and labor. Optimized warehouse management systems remove the hidden costs caused by inefficiencies.
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New Robot Sense: Space Perception via sound
Sonair’s ultrasonic technology adds sound-powered 3D spatial awareness to robot perception. Moving beyond the prototype phase, the technology is now in production.
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Measure Twice, Automate Once: Don’t Build on a Shaky Foundation
Before investing in robotics, make sure your WMS and processes are built to support it.
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Unlocking Next-Level Visibility and AI Power in Your Supply Chain
Softeon’s Massively Observable Warehouse concept, powered by our Softeon AI Layer (SAIL) framework, transforms the warehouse into a living, data-rich environment that’s ready for AI innovation.
Read MorePRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ecommerce Innovations
Warehouse technology continues to evolve across fulfillment, storage, inventory management, and parcel visibility. Here’s a look at new solutions designed to improve operational flexibility.
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10 Tips to Optimize Warehouse Automation
Warehouses are rapidly deploying automation, yet many fail to achieve their full return on investment. The challenge isn’t the hardware but poor coordination, creating “islands of automation” that worsen bottlenecks instead of synchronizing systems.
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Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Really Improving Warehouse Performance
Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about forces in supply chain transformation. For logistics leaders, the opportunity is real—but so is the confusion. Between bold vendor claims and headlines about “lights-out warehouses,” it can be difficult to distinguish what AI actually delivers today versus what remains aspirational. For organizations responsible for warehousing […]
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Warehouse Management: Meaning, Advantages, and Systems
In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, effective warehouse management is essential for maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and resilience. By combining strong processes with advanced warehouse management systems, businesses can optimize performance and strengthen their position within the supply chain.
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Building an Automation-Ready Warehouse Workforce in a Volatile Labor Market
Why workforce readiness—not technology alone—has become the defining factor in warehouse resilience.
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Podcast Roundup: Press Play on Progress
These popular Inbound Logistics podcasts set the supply chain agenda in 2025.
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How Automation Builds Resilient Supply Chains
Resilience is the new efficiency. As automation touches every supply chain process—from picking to final delivery—future-proof solutions demand clean data, a holistic vision, and the right software backbone to weather any disruption.
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Dead Stock: What It Is and How to Avoid It
For any business that stores or sells products, dead stock is more than a minor inconvenience—it’s a silent drain on resources. Items that sit unsold for too long take up space, tie up capital, and reduce efficiency across the operation. In warehouses and backrooms around the world, shelves filled with unsold goods represent money that […]
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